- Must visit
National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£25
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£33
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
1 h 30 m
Trains on 31 Aug
6
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to York will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 6 trains from Sunderland to York, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
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C02002Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 107 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£25 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to York trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80072+ C55536 | Delayed 14:24 14:32Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h45 | 16:17 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C01978+ C55548 | Delayed 14:27 14:47Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h42 | 16:29 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28705+ C02045 | On time 15:14 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h39 | 16:53 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C02045+ C55576 | Delayed 14:58 15:17Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h36 | 16:53 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
C31762+ C02002 | 8:19 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h33 | 9:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
Y14809 | 8:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h33 | 10:05 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08180+ A33934 | 8:42 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h32 | 10:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28640+ G01148 | 9:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h31 | 10:38 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C31768+ C02015 | 9:31 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h22 | 10:53 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
G08186+ A34020 | 9:36 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 11:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Sunderland to York run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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There are over 50 trains between Sunderland and York each day, with an average journey time of around 1.5 hours. On weekdays and weekends, services directly or have one change.
There are dozens of trains from Sunderland to York daily, with as many as six trains per hour between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The first train of the day generally leaves at around 5:40 a.m., with trains then departing throughout the day until the last service leaves just before midnight.
The fastest journey runs directly with no stops and lasts around 1 hour and 20 minutes. Longer services with one change can take up to 2 hours.
Departure train station: The train from Sunderland to York departs from Sunderland Station in the centre of Sunderland, just a couple of minutes' walk from many of the main shopping centres and restaurants. Buses and trains connect the station with the suburbs and with Newcastle to the north. There are shops, toilets, and cash machines at Sunderland Station.
Arrival train station: Trains from Sunderland arrive at York Station, which is close to the city centre and around 6 minutes' walk from the high street. You can also take a bus from outside the station. York Station has a taxi rank, toilets, shops, and cafés.
CrossCountry, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, and LNER all provide trains from Sunderland to York. The fastest service is provided by LNER, and LNER and Grand Central Trains are the only providers to run direct trains.
CrossCountry provides at least one train from Sunderland to York every hour during the day. There's one change in Newcastle, and the journey usually lasts for 1 hour and 40 minutes.
First TransPennine Express usually operates one train per hour, with a change in Newcastle. Most daytime journeys take around 1 hour and 40 minutes, and in the evening, they may take 2.5 hours.
Grand Central Trains only offers a few services during the day and none in the evening. All of its trains from Sunderland to York run directly, with a journey time of around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
London North Eastern Railway, or LNER, operates around two services per hour between Sunderland and York. Some trains run directly and take 1 hour and 20 minutes, while others have one change and take 1 hour and 50 minutes.
CrossCountry, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, and LNER all allow pets on board, as long as they are on a lead or kept in a small cage or crate. Most carriers have a policy of 1-2 animals per person only. All of the train providers allow passengers to bring at least one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage. If travellers have an extra-large item, they may be asked to store it safely in the designated luggage area. If they bring a bike and it's not a folding model, they will need to make a reservation before they travel to ensure there's room on the chosen train. When boarding the train, travellers will need to store their bike in the appropriate area until they disembark. Passengers can bring a pram or pushchair as long as it folds up, and it will need to be stored in the luggage area.
CrossCountry, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, and LNER all have first-class carriages on their trains, with extra amenities such as more legroom, complimentary drinks, and free WiFi.
All of the train companies listed welcome disabled passengers. If passengers are disabled and require assistance, they can reserve help with the train company's disability assistance program at least 48 hours before travel. It's also a good idea to arrive at the station with plenty of time to spare before the train leaves.
If booking a train from Sunderland to York, it's easy to save money by booking tickets in advance. Passengers can also get a great deal if they're flexible with travel dates and choose a service with a longer journey time.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sunderland to York trains use the Sunderland to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Sunderland and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sunderland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Sunderland.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sunderland: Parking.
Available at Sunderland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland: 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.
Seaburn is 2 km from Sunderland city centre. Public transport options include:
Seaburn has practical services for this route, including Dining, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Seaburn.
Available at Seaburn: WC.
Available at Seaburn: Bike Parking.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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