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Middlesbrough is a vibrant place full of character and history. Reminders of its industrial heritage are never far away, but its skyline is now dotted with monuments to Middlesbrough’s booming digital industry alongside the iconic Transporter Bridge. The natural centre of the Tees Valley, Middlesbrough is the gateway to the coast and beautiful scenery that surrounds it.
If you’re heading to Middlesbrough for work or pleasure, you can browse and secure cheap train tickets to Middlesbrough with TransPennine Express.
There are a number of onward travel options when you step off the train at Middlesbrough stations. Ariva and Stagecoach run buses to points across the city and you can download a map of the bus system here.There’s also a taxi rank directly outside the station on Bridge Street.
Trains to Middlesbrough from Newcastle take around an hour and a half, as do trains from Leeds to Middlesbrough. If you’re travelling from the Scottish capital, your journey from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough will take just under three hours with a change in Darlington. Direct trains from York to Middlesbrough have a journey time of just under an hour, and the journey from Manchester to Middlesbrough takes just over two and a half hours with TransPennine Express.
Middlesbrough train station has a variety of facilities, including a ticket office and ticket machines, toilets and accessible toilets, and a station car park with 135 spaces and 114 bike spaces. You’ll also find a waiting room, a shop and Wi-Fi.
You can secure cheap train tickets to Middlesbrough in a variety of ways. If you regularly make the journey to and from Middlesbrough for work, a season ticket will help you save money. For one off trips, if you can flexible with your chosen train and travel outside of peak times you’ll also save some cash. A Railcard can also reduce the cost of train travel by up to 1/3.
For ideas on what to do in Middlesbrough, visit Love Middlesbrough and VisitTeesValley.
Grab cheap train tickets to Middlesbrough and save over 50% when you book in advance. Check out some of the best ways you can get your hands on cheap tickets to Middlesbrough by train below. For more money-saving tips on train travel across the North and Scotland, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Did you know you can book train tickets up to 24 weeks before you travel? Buying Advance tickets is one of the best ways to save on rail fares. Be the first to know when our Advance tickets are available by signing up for cheap ticket alerts. So, get ahead of the game for your next trip and you could save over 50%*!
A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
If a guaranteed third off train tickets sounds like music to your ears, a Railcard could be the perfect option. Whether you’re a student, senior, jobseeker, or just love to travel, there’s a Railcard for you. Available for one or three years, these cards help you explore the North and Scotland for less. Check out the different TransPennine Express Railcards.
Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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