Trains from Thornaby
to Darlington Train Station
From £2.00
Thornaby to Darlington Train Stationby train on average takes 0 hrs 23 mins
Thornaby to Darlington Train Station one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £2.00* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 38 minutes
- First train leaves Thornaby at 05:56
- Last train leaves Thornaby at 23:55
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Thornaby to Darlington train times
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Thornaby facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TP
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Seating is available within the booking hall, which is heated, during staffed hours.
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Refreshment Facilities
TJ's EXPRESS SHACK is located in the station waiting room
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ToiletsYes
A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilet is located in the station building agacent to the main access road, the facility can be accessed using a radar key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilet is located in the station building agacent to the main access road, the facility can be accessed using a radar key.
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/360 600 1671 -
AvailableNo
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Help Points are available on both platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed.
When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01895 262 122 -
Operator NameTransPennine Express
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces58
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ChargesDaily: £4.50
Weekly: £20.00
Monthly: £65.00
Three Monthly: £170.00
Annual: £505.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:The Daily Car Parking rate is valid until 2359hrs on the day of issue, and does not extend in to the following day
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Number Accessible Spaces4
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for registered disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid Blue Badge Permit. Blue Badge holders must also register their permit at bit.ly/tpebluebadge in order to obtain free parking.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
Customers can purchase their car parking tickets via the APCOA Connect app or website.
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces34
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
On the approach road opposite the ticket office
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Annotation
In addition 3 lockers are rentable from Stockton Council located in the Car Park.
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TypeRacks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 107 2149
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:45 to 19:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesMiddlesbrough
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilet is located in the station building agacent to the main access road, the facility can be accessed using a radar key.
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Step Free Access
This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platforms. This station is partially staffed. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Darlington Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the East Coast route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Tickets Not Accepted
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Waiting Room opening hours
Monday to Saturday - 06:00 - 22:45
Sunday 09:00 - 22:45
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TrolleysYes
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Coffee shop, WHSmiths and Cafe available for refreshments
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Toilets
Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4, as well as in the station building on Neasham Road with direct access from Platforms 5 and 6. Toilets can be accessed from all platforms.
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 4. These toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
Accessible Toilets and Changing Places toilets are available in the station building on Neasham Road, accessed from Platforms 5 and 6.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiYes
Wi-Fi is available in certain areas.
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Location
Wi-Fi is available in certain areas.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01302 362175 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from information point
Yes - from help point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Friday - Monday long weekend parking - £12.00, purchase tickets on the day
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 728
Number Accessible Spaces: 66
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:The large car park at Garbutt Square does not have ramp access. Please use designated bays in main station
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £6.25
Per Hour: £2.00
Daily: £12.50
Weekly: £50.00
Monthly: £162.50
Annual: £1,375.00
Saturday: £6.25
Sunday: £6.25
Note:Multi-storey car park with 654 spaces and direct access to the station building. Please note that EV (electrical vehicle) charging are not currently available in this car park. Accessed via Garrbutt Square/Neasham Road, DL1 4AJ (what3words ///oven.loud.hill)
Important update: From Monday 1 June 2026, the Cattle Market car park on Clifton Road will be permanently closed. Any vehicles which are not collected before Monday 8 June will be removed and a recovery charge may be applicable.
Short Stay 21-60 mins - £2.00
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £4.00
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Short stay
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
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Car Park 3
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Name: Station Car Park
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces152
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
stations front
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Annotation
All racks are covered by Council CCTV and there are security patrols every two hours.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on platform 4. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Generally available but advance booking recommended
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Accessible Public Telephones
text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Darlington has a RNIB 'Map for All' located at the main entrance, adjacent to the taxi rank and accessible parking. Access to the platforms via the Victoria Road entrance is via a steep ramp.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located
Platform 1
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the East Coast route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER/LNER& Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single(routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & Connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Tickets Not Accepted
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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