How to travel from Middlesbrough to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and York is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to York by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to York.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated byTransPennine Express Service+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to York.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to York.

  • Duration56min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Falcon Taxis

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance78km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and York

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to York by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £13 ($15).

The distance between Middlesbrough and York is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Middlesbrough and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to York is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and York. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Middlesbrough and York with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 56min.

TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Middlesbrough and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 56min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and York. It typically takes around 1hr and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and York with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1hr.

National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and York. Buses run once daily and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to York. We recommend that you take the train to York. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and York. The distance is around 78km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and York

Transport options from Middlesbrough to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
£13($15)
hourly81km (50 miles)
Bus
1hr
£6($7)
once daily77km (48 miles)
Taxi
56min
£125($150)
on demand78km (49 miles)
Drive
56min
£14($16)
on demand78km (49 miles)

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Airports near York

The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York