The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Redcar
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Redcar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Redcar will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sunderland for Redcar on Tue, Nov 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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 bus and train for Sunderland to Redcar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Redcar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sunderland to Redcar train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Redcar trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:27 AM Sunderland | 1h14 | 6:41 AM Redcar | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Redcar
Trains from Sunderland to Redcar run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains from Sunderland to Redcar trainsNorthern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Sunderland and Redcar from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Grand Central Trains
FAQs: Trains from Sunderland to Redcar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Redcar 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 Redcar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Sunderland, which is located around 0.1 miles (205 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Redcar Central, located 0.6 miles (981 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sunderland to Redcar
- 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,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access onto both platforms is possible via level crossing. However, level access transfer between each platform is approximately 1/2 mile and can take 30 minutes as the only other way between both platforms is via steps and a bridge. The car park is adjacent to platform 1.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Bus stop at front of station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Westdyke road - near the official bus stop
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to Platform 1 is via pub car park, access to Platform 2 is under bridge and up ramps which are quite steep.
- 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
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop underneath the railway bridge, station side for Saltburn, opposite side for Middlesbrough.
