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Trains to Middlesbrough
The home of the parmo, now with a direct LNER train between London and Middlesbrough
Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Middlesbrough - with no booking fees!
Middlesbrough railway station is the fourth busiest in the North East region, and was recently upgraded to allow for LNER's new direct service from Middlesbrough to London King's Cross.
All aboard for the North East!
Your direct weekday service from London keeps travel simple. Whether it’s a journey home after a business trip or a visit up north, reaching Middlesbrough and Thornaby is smooth, straightforward, and stress-free - with the freedom to travel at your own pace. Look out for the landmark Transporter Bridge and the bottle of notes in the centre!
Population
142,707
Fact About Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge is the only place in the UK where you can bungee jump from a bridge
Discover faster, better connections with LNER and Northern
Heading to London or Edinburgh? Connecting from Northern to LNER services has never been easier, with increased connectivity and reduced journey times. Meaning you can explore more exciting cities by train!
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London
Travel to the English capital to explore indie markets, dine out at exclusive restaurants or get 2 for 1 on top attractions.
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Trains to York
London
Travel to the English capital to explore indie markets, dine out at exclusive restaurants or get 2 for 1 on top attractions.
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Both ancient and modern, York offers a unique and quirky boutique shopping experience. No need to go medieval on your purse with the price of our trains.
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How to save on LNER train tickets
Cheap tickets
We know you can't always plan ahead but, if you can, booking your travel in advance can save you a lot of money. In fact, booking at least 4 weeks ahead of your travel date can save you an average of up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices!
Book cheap train ticketsJoin LNER Perks
Did you know that if you join our loyalty scheme, you can save money on every trip you take with LNER? Yep, that's right. LNER Perks members get £5 credit free on their account to spend on travel as a thank you for signing up. AND all members earn 2% credit back on every single journey. Not bad, eh?
Join LNER Perks nowSave 1/3 with a Railcard
Looking for travel deals? Enjoy cheap train fares and save up to 1/3 on train ticket prices with a range of Railcards.
From Two Together Railcards, Senior Railcards, and many more, there are Railcard discounts to be had for all!
Railcards
Cheap tickets
We know you can't always plan ahead but, if you can, booking your travel in advance can save you a lot of money. In fact, booking at least 4 weeks ahead of your travel date can save you an average of up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices!
Book cheap train ticketsJoin LNER Perks
Did you know that if you join our loyalty scheme, you can save money on every trip you take with LNER? Yep, that's right. LNER Perks members get £5 credit free on their account to spend on travel as a thank you for signing up. AND all members earn 2% credit back on every single journey. Not bad, eh?
Join LNER Perks nowSave 1/3 with a Railcard
Looking for travel deals? Enjoy cheap train fares and save up to 1/3 on train ticket prices with a range of Railcards.
From Two Together Railcards, Senior Railcards, and many more, there are Railcard discounts to be had for all!
Railcards
*Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.
Related FAQs
Which rail lines go through Middlesbrough?
Which rail lines go through Middlesbrough?
Train lines going through Middlesbrough station are LNER, Northern Trains, and TransPennineExpress.
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
We don't offer a student discount however, you can purchase a 16-25 Railcard and save 1/3 on train tickets.
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
Cancelled train
In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.
If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:
- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’
- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’
- Enter your details and submit your request
Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?
If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.
Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?
On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.
