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North Berwick to Thornaby by train

First train

16:24

Last train

18:29

Departure station

North Berwick

Arrival station

Thornaby

Journey time

From 3h 51m

Distance

118 miles (190 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo

Travelling from North Berwick to Thornaby by train

Looking to travel from North Berwick to Thornaby by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 7 hours 52 minutes to travel from North Berwick to Thornaby by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 51 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 118 miles (190 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Thornaby, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail to get to Thornaby. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from North Berwick to Thornaby in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from North Berwick to Thornaby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from North Berwick to Thornaby take?

The average journey time by train between North Berwick and Thornaby is 7 hours and 52 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between North Berwick and Thornaby by train?

The fastest journey time by train from North Berwick to Thornaby is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Is there a direct train from North Berwick to Thornaby?

No, there are no direct train services from North Berwick to Thornaby. Travelling from North Berwick to Thornaby by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from North Berwick to Thornaby leave?

The first train from North Berwick to Thornaby leaves at 16:24. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from North Berwick to Thornaby leave?

The last train from North Berwick to Thornaby leaves at 18:29. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between North Berwick and Thornaby by train?

Trains travelling from North Berwick to Thornaby cover a distance of around 118 miles (190 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from North Berwick to Thornaby

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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