Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Derby to Sunderland

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
678910Today12 Jul131415161718192021222324252627282930311 Aug2
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Derby to Sunderland

Trains to Sunderland from Derby

It takes an average of 6h 3m to travel from Derby to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 137 miles (221 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Derby to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £29.30 when you book in advance.

First train

05:45

Last train

23:32

Departure stationDerby
Arrival stationSunderland
Journey time

From 2h 59m

Distance

137 miles (221 km)

Frequency

31 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £29.30

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express

Plan your journey from Derby to Sunderland

Considering a trip to Sunderland and need more information on how to take the train from Derby to Sunderland? Start your search with us today!

Usually, the train from Derby to Sunderland takes around 6 hours 3 minutes. Every day, there are around 31 trains running on this popular route.

There will be 1 change on your journey from Derby to Sunderland, as there are no direct trains.

London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains operate on this route.

From Derby to Sunderland, tickets start from just £29.30. Booking tickets in advance can be cheaper than buying on the day of travel.

Use our Journey Planner to pick the dates and times you want to travel, and we’ll give you all the options.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Derby to Sunderland?

Want to know more about your journey from Derby to Sunderland? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Sunderland from Derby?

To get to Sunderland from Derby, why not take the train? With 31 trains per day and an average journey time of 6 hours and 3 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Sunderland by train?

On average, it takes around 6 hours and 3 minutes to travel from Derby to Sunderland by train, although you can get there in 2 hours and 59 minutes on the fastest services. With 31 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How much is the train ticket from Derby to Sunderland?

The price of a train ticket from Derby to Sunderland can start from as little as £29.30, depending on the time of day, route and class you book. Train tickets may also be cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day.

How fast can trains travel from Derby to Sunderland?

The fastest time a train can travel the 137 miles (221 km) from Derby to Sunderland is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Derby to Sunderland?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Derby to Sunderland start at £29.30§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Derby to Sunderland is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link