Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Sunderland | Whitby | No tags | ||||
| Train | Sunderland | Whitby | No tags | ||||
| Train | Sunderland | Whitby | No tags | ||||
| Train | Sunderland | Whitby | No tags | ||||
| Train | Sunderland | Whitby | No tags |
Get from Sunderland to Whitby
The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £5
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sunderland to Whitby by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Sunderland to Whitby?
The cheapest train tickets from Sunderland to Whitby start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sunderland to Whitby?
The average train journey time from Sunderland to Whitby is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 43 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Sunderland to Whitby route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sunderland to Whitby?
The earliest train from Sunderland to Whitby departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:22.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sunderland to Whitby was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sunderland to Whitby as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £8 to £24 for a train ticket from Sunderland to Whitby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-05.
