Train from Darlington to Sunderland: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Darlington to Sunderland on 23 January
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NorthernTrain
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NorthernTrain
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NorthernTrain
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NorthernTrain
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NorthernTrain
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Darlington to Sunderland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1h 10mAverage duration
44 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€20 - €20Average duration1h 10m
1kg CO₂e
Average price€18 - €25Average duration1h 13m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Sunderland by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Sunderland?

    The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Sunderland start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Darlington to Sunderland?

    The average train journey time from Darlington to Sunderland is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 45 km. The fastest train gets you there in 43m and is operated by Grand Central.

  3. Which train operators serve the Darlington to Sunderland route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Grand Central.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Sunderland?

    The earliest train from Darlington to Sunderland departs at 07:11. And the latest train departs at 16:21.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Sunderland?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Sunderland?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Grand Central has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to Sunderland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to Sunderland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

What's the cheapest way to go from Darlington to Sunderland?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Darlington and Sunderland is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €19 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €18. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Sunderland, choose the train, as it will take you from Darlington to Sunderland in about 1h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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