The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighouse to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighouse to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighouse to Sunderland will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brighouse for Sunderland every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Brighouse to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighouse to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighouse to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighouse to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:07 Brighouse | 3h50 | 07:57 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:15 Brighouse | 3h42 | 07:57 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:16 Brighouse | 3h45 | 09:01 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:32 Brighouse | 3h26 | 08:58 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:02 Brighouse | 2h59 | 09:01 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Brighouse to Sunderland by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighouse to Sunderland
Trains from Brighouse to Sunderland run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 19:32 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Brighouse to Sunderland trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Brighouse and Sunderland from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Brighouse to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighouse to Sunderland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighouse and Sunderland
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Ramped access to both platforms via road bridge. Step free access from the car park to the station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement will pick up/drop off on Railway Street opposite the Station entrance
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
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