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Trains from Luton (LUT) to Thornaby (TBY)

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28

train journeys
per day

188

miles (303 kms)

3hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

04:50 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Luton (LUT) to Thornaby (TBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Luton and Thornaby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Luton to Thornaby is approximately 188 miles (303 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 35 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Luton and Thornaby.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Luton to Thornaby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Luton to Thornaby Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:50
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:29
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:43
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    10:16
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:10
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    10:29
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:25
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:45
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:56
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:26
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    11:31
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:56
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:59
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    12:29
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:25
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    12:45
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:55
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:16
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:26
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    13:28
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:25
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:56
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    15:16
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:26
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    15:28
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:56
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:25
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:25
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    17:16
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:25
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    18:08
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:56
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:16
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:25
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    19:27
    Luton
    Thornaby
    Luton to Thornaby

About Luton Station

Station name Luton (LUT)
Address Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:45
Saturday 05:45 - 22:00
Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Thornaby Station

Station name Thornaby (TBY)
Address Thornaby station, Mandale Road, Thornaby, Cleveland, TS17 6AW
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:45
Saturday 05:45 - 19:45
Sunday 09:15 - 17:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Luton and Thornaby

The travel time between Luton and Thornaby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Luton and Thornaby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Luton and Thornaby can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Luton & Thornaby. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Luton and Thornaby.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Luton and Thornaby, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.