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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Scunthorpe to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£185
Average price
£185
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scunthorpe to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scunthorpe to Sunderland will cost around £185 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £185.
To travel from Scunthorpe to Sunderland you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Scunthorpe to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 155 km
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Live departures
Scunthorpe to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Scunthorpe to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:48 Scunthorpe | 4h13 | 10:01 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
| 07:08 Scunthorpe | 3h52 | 11:00 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scunthorpe to Sunderland
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Trains from Scunthorpe to Sunderland run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Scunthorpe to Sunderland trainsCrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Scunthorpe and Sunderland from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scunthorpe to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scunthorpe 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Scunthorpe and Sunderland
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: News Agent on Platform 1 selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Opening hours approx 0645 to 1700 Monday to Saturday.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from Platform 1 to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 20:00 This station is Category B2. 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). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- 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 on Platform 1.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
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Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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