Middlesbrough to York by train
York lies 69 km (43 mi) south of Middlesbrough, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 40 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 85 km (53 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Middlesbrough | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 142,707 | 156,135 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | James Cook University Hospital railway station, Cargo Fleet railway station | Rowntree Halt railway station |
| Postal codes | TS1–TS4 | YO1–YO90 |
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Common questions
How far is York from Middlesbrough?
69 km (43 mi) in a straight line, south of Middlesbrough; by road roughly 85 km (53 mi).
How long does it take to get from Middlesbrough to York by train?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Middlesbrough and York?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.