The cheapest and fastest trains from Scarborough to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Sunderland will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 3 trains that leave Scarborough for Sunderland every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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 train and coach for Scarborough to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 94 km
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£59 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Scarborough to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:48 Scarborough | 3h11 | 07:59 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:50 Scarborough | 3h07 | 07:57 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:54 Scarborough | 2h39 | 11:33 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scarborough to Sunderland
Trains from Scarborough to Sunderland run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, first_transpennine_express from Scarborough to Sunderland trainsLNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Scarborough and Sunderland from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scarborough to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station
- 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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