The average train between Doncaster and Sunderland takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Doncaster 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.
Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Doncaster to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Doncaster to Sunderland train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Nexus Metro and Cross Country.
The distance between Doncaster and Sunderland is 154.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Grand Central Trains operates a train from Doncaster to Sunderland 3 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 59m.