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Outbound fromSunderland to York by train
It takes an average of 1h 36m to travel from Sunderland to York by train, over a distance of around 66 miles (107 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from Sunderland to York and tickets for this journey start from £10.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:30 | |
| Departure station | Sunderland | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 1h 27m | |
| Distance | 66 miles (107 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £10.10 | |
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Taking the train from Sunderland to York in 1 hour 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Sunderland to York? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 36 minutes to travel the 66 miles (107 km) from Sunderland to York by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available.
Book train tickets from Sunderland to York in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £10.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to York by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Sunderland to York
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Sunderland to York is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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