There are 6 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Roker by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
1h 22m£14–25Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Middlesbrough to Sunderland28.2 mi
1h 24m£2Bus, line 700 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Interchangebus 172 / ...
- Take the bus from Interchange to Roker Terrace-Roker Hotelbus 700
1h 30mDrive 29.6 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Rokercar 29.6 mi
36 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Middlesbrough to Rokertaxi 29.6 mi
36 min£130–160Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Peterlee Bus Station Stand Abus X10
- Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand D to Interchangebus X6
2h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Roker is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Roker is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Roker. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Roker Terrace-Roker Hotel via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Roker. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Stadium Of Light via Sunderland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Roker is 36 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Roker without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £26.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Middlesbrough to Roker, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Roker bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Middlesbrough to Roker train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Roker is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 700 bus, which costs and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Roker, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Roker via Interchange and Roker Terrace-Roker Hotel in around 1h 30m.
Train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0191 603 0003
- hello@citytransportgroup.com
- Website
- City Transport
Bus from Interchange to Roker Terrace-Roker Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- City Transport
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Peterlee Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand D to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Go North East
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
Boro Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1 642 222 222
- Website
- borotaxis.co.uk
Dial A Cab Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1642 224 433
Falcon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1642 228 888
- Website
- falconcars.net
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Middlesbrough to Roker bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Middlesbrough to Roker train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sunderland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Roker is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Middlesbrough to Roker.
There are 1973+ hotels available in Roker.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Middlesbrough and Roker. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















