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The average train between Bradford and Sunderland takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bradford to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Bradford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 125.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.

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