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Urmston to Thornaby train prices and times
Planning a journey from Urmston to Thornaby? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £68.60, with average prices for this route around £71.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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06:23 Urmston | 10:16 Thornaby | 3h 53m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:57 Urmston | 10:29 Thornaby | 3h 32m, No direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:19 Urmston | 11:29 Thornaby | 4h 10m, No direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:46 Urmston | 11:15 Thornaby | 3h 29m, No direct | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:19 Urmston | 12:16 Thornaby | 3h 57m, No direct | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:47 Urmston | 12:30 Paris | 3h 43m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Urmston to Thornaby train route details

First train
06:23

Last train
23:33

Journey time
3h 29m

Distance
89 miles

Price
£68.60*
How to book cheap train tickets from Urmston to Thornaby

Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Urmston to Thornaby can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Urmston to Thornaby, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Urmston to Thornaby ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Urmston to Thornaby more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Urmston to Thornaby train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.