The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sunderland for Bishop Auckland every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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 Sunderland to Bishop Auckland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 34 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£20 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sunderland to Bishop Auckland train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:38 Sunderland | 1h41 | 09:19 Bishop Auckland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 06:34 |
Last train 20:26 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Sunderland and Bishop Auckland from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Sunderland to Bishop Auckland train

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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Bishop Auckland
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 12:2513:00 - 16:25 Saturday 08:50 - 12:2513:00 - 16:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, There is step free access onto the platform. Kerb from car park to 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: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in station car park
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