The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Harrogate will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sunderland for Harrogate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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 Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 102 km
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£41 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sunderland to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Harrogate 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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![]() | 04:50 Sunderland | 2h55 | 07:45 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:38 Sunderland | 2h38 | 10:16 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Harrogate
Trains from Sunderland to Harrogate run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, LNER, Northern Rail (3) from Sunderland to Harrogate trainsGrand Central Trains, LNER, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Sunderland and Harrogate from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Sunderland to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Harrogate 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 Harrogate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Harrogate
- 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 06:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 19:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 part time opening hours
- Type of shops available: shopping precinct and real ale pub adjacent to station platforms.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Lifts between platforms are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Disabled user friendly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- 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: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Step-free access to both platforms via short ramps from separate entrances. Step-free access between platforms via subway with fairly steep ramps.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on the Leeds bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops near to the level crossing. (Station side for York, opposite side for Harrogate)
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