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Outbound fromLondon Kings Cross to Stockton by train
It takes an average of 5h 25m to travel from London Kings Cross to Stockton by train, over a distance of around 216 miles (347 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Stockton and tickets for this journey start from £41.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:36 | |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
| Arrival station | Stockton | |
| Journey time | From 3h 3m | |
| Distance | 216 miles (347 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £41.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
How to travel from London Kings Cross to Stockton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from London Kings Cross to Stockton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 31 trains per day running between London Kings Cross and Stockton, which usually take 5 hours 25 minutes to complete the 216 miles (347 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Stockton by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from London Kings Cross to Stockton start from £41.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Stockton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Stockton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Kings Cross to Stockton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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