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Trains from Waterbeach (WBC) to Thornaby (TBY)

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21

train journeys
per day

170

miles (274 kms)

3hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Waterbeach (WBC) to Thornaby (TBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Waterbeach and Thornaby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Waterbeach to Thornaby is approximately 170 miles (274 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 26 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Waterbeach and Thornaby.

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

Journeys from Waterbeach to Thornaby Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    09:29
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:16
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:44
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    10:29
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    11:31
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:14
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:46
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    12:29
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:44
    3 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    13:28
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:57
    4 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    14:15
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:44
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:29
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:44
    3 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    15:28
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:44
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:03
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    17:16
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:14
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    17:29
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:03
    4 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    18:08
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:44
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    18:32
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:44
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    19:27
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:44
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:55
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    22:16
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:44
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    22:27
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:44
    9 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    06:24
    Waterbeach
    Thornaby
    Waterbeach to Thornaby

About Waterbeach Station

Station name Waterbeach (WBC)
Address Waterbeach station, Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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 Waterbeach and Thornaby

The travel time between Waterbeach and Thornaby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Waterbeach and Thornaby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Waterbeach 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 Waterbeach & Thornaby. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Waterbeach and Thornaby.

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