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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Derby
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Derby will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sunderland for Derby 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 220 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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 Sunderland to Derby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 220 km
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£70 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Derby trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:48 Sunderland | 3h03 | 11:51 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 04:50 Sunderland | 3h36 | 08:26 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Derby
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Trains from Sunderland to Derby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 220 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 20:03 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Sunderland to Derby trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Sunderland and Derby from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sunderland to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Derby
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- 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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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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 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 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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