The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to York
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to York will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Sunderland for York on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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 bus for Sunderland to York
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 107 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€23 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m 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.
Live departures
Sunderland to York train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:50 AM Sunderland | 1h44 | 6:34 AM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:46 AM Sunderland | 1h34 | 7:20 AM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:38 AM Sunderland | 1h40 | 9:18 AM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Sunderland | 1h31 | 9:24 AM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to York
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:07 |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry from Sunderland to York trainsGrand Central Trains, TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry trains will get you between Sunderland and York from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TransPennine Express
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Northern Rail (3)
CrossCountry
FAQs: Trains from Sunderland to York

Passengers board the train most frequently from Sunderland, which is located around 0.1 miles (104 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at York, located 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sunderland to York
- 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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