How to get from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and train?

From Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and train

To get from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Middlesbrough station to Darlington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X20 bus from Bus Station Stand D, Durham station to Houghton-Le-Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Middlesbrough may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Houghton-Le-Spring on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
Leaves from Middlesbrough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Middlesbrough
    480 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Darlington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand D, Durham
    ID durdmdga
    300 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Sunderland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houghton-Le-Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjmtp
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring

The distance between Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland is approximately 72.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunderland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring

To check the bus and train timetable from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Middlesbrough) and destination (Houghton-Le-Spring), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Middlesbrough station near Middlesbrough in North East and Cumbria to Darlington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Darlington station near Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Middlesbrough to Houghton-Le-Spring by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Middlesbrough in North East and Cumbria and Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Middlesbrough to get to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Middlesbrough station near Middlesbrough in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Middlesbrough and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get off the train at the Darlington stop, which is closest to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

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