How to travel from York to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Middlesbrough is around 78km (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 York to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough.

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

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

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

Take a taxi to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

York Station Taxis

+ 5 others
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance80km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from York to Middlesbrough 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 York and Middlesbrough is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from York and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between York and Middlesbrough, 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 York and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.

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

TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between York and Middlesbrough. 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 York and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 1hr and departs once daily.

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

National Express run regular bus services between York and Middlesbrough. 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 York to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 York and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 80km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from York to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween York and Middlesbrough

Transport options from York to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
£13($15)
hourly81km (50 miles)
Bus
1hr
£6($7)
once daily78km (48 miles)
Taxi
57min
£135($160)
on demand80km (49 miles)
Drive
57min
£14($17)
on demand80km (49 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough