Travelling from London to Middlesbrough

Allyssa
Super Member



Joined: 20 May 2007
Posts: 140
Location: Canada

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:49 am

 

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Hi there,
In my upcoming trip to England, I want to travel up to Middlesbrough. I was wondering if someone can tell me the best way to get there from London. I mean, is there a train that travels there directly or would I have to take the bus? Also, approximately how long does it take to get there? What are the best sights to see there or along the way?

I'd appreciate any info!

Allyssa

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mari-mac
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Joined: 01 Sep 2006
Posts: 94
Location: U.K.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:13 am

 

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Yes, you can get a train there - it takes about 3.5 hours and you'll need to change either at Darlington or York, and it leaves from London King's Cross Station.

National Rail's website can give you times, costs, etc:
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

Buses can be cheaper, but are generally a lot slower and less comfortable:
http://www.nationalexpress.com

Since it's going through there anyways, I would highly recommending getting off in York for the day (or two) - it's an amazing city, and the cathedral is well worth the visit.
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Allyssa
Super Member



Joined: 20 May 2007
Posts: 140
Location: Canada

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:32 pm

 

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Thanks, Mari-Mac!

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kelowna77
New Member


Canadian in England

Joined: 12 Jan 2008
Posts: 2
Location: England

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:41 am

 

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we went from reading up to birmingham and switched to get off at darlington and drive to middlesbrough.

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