The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 36 trains that leave Sunderland station (SUN) for York station (YRK) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
G15900+
C3178112:331h28Sunderland station (SUN)14:01York station (YRK)£211One-way1 change
C03158+
C317978:251h53Sunderland station (SUN)10:18York station (YRK)£241One-way1 change
P28716+
C0193115:551h33Sunderland station (SUN)17:28York station (YRK)£241One-way1 change
C31800+
C2497215:321h29Sunderland station (SUN)17:01York station (YRK)£251One-way1 change
Y148098:321h33Sunderland station (SUN)10:05York station (YRK)£251One-way0 changes
C02006+
C3177110:321h20Sunderland station (SUN)11:52York station (YRK)£301One-way1 change
C24979+
C3181817:341h27Sunderland station (SUN)19:01York station (YRK)£251One-way1 change
G15900+
C3178112:331h28Sunderland station (SUN)14:01York station (YRK)£211One-way1 change
C31800+
C2497215:321h29Sunderland station (SUN)17:01York station (YRK)£251One-way1 change
C001936:441h30Sunderland station (SUN)8:14York station (YRK)£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) 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 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 107 km
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2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P28681+ G16002 | Delayed 10:11 11:08Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h10 | 13:18 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28691+ C24604 | On time 12:08 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h10 | 14:18 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C33288+ C02028 | On time 12:14 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 13:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW022300+ C02028 | On time 12:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h35 | 13:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
Y14816 | On time 12:30 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h39 | 14:09 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
TW023700+ G80060 | On time 12:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h42 | 14:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW025100+ C01952 | On time 12:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h41 | 14:28 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28712+ G16010 | On time 14:08 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h10 | 16:18 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW019900+ C02012 | On time 14:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h35 | 15:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
Y14820 | On time 14:30 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h40 | 16:10 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
TW021200+ G80072 | 14:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h42 | 16:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW022400+ C01978 | On time 14:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h42 | 16:29 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28726+ C02068 | On time 17:14 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 18:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW022500+ C02068 | On time 17:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h35 | 18:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C00202 | On time 17:30 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h36 | 19:06 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
TW023900+ G80090 | On time 17:33 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h42 | 19:15 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW025300+ C01912 | On time 17:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h40 | 19:27 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28746+ C24640 | On time 18:08 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h11 | 20:19 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C33289+ C01991 | On time 18:14 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 19:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
| Monday 22 June | |||||
TW041900+ G08170 | 6:12 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h41 | 7:53 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW026900+ C01949 | 6:24 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h37 | 8:01 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C00193 | 6:44 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h30 | 8:14 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01968+ TW029000 | 6:48 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h40 | 8:28 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28623+ W29862 | 7:06 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h32 | 8:38 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C02042+ TW032200 | 7:12 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h40 | 8:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
W29868+ TW037700 | 8:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 9:38 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C31762+ C02002 | 8:19 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h33 | 9:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C31797+ C03158 | 8:25 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h53 | 10:18 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
Y14809 | 8:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h33 | 10:05 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08180+ TW042000 | 8:36 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 10:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
C01925+ TW026200 | 8:48 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h40 | 10:28 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
G01148+ TW035300 | 10:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h39 | 11:39 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
Y14813 | 10:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h34 | 12:06 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
C31771+ C02006 | 10:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h20 | 11:52 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
TW038900+ G80049 | 10:36 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 12:14 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
P28661+ C01975 | 10:55 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h34 | 12:29 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
W29884+ TW042100 | 11:01 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h38 | 12:39 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK)
Trains from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 21:12 |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Grand Central Trains, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) trainsGrand Central Trains, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sunderland station (SUN) and York station (YRK) from £10. 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 station (SUN) to York station (YRK) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland station (SUN) to York station (YRK) 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 station (YRK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland station (SUN) and York station (YRK)
- 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 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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