The average train between Doncaster and Sunderland takes 2h 5m 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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Doncaster 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.
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 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Doncaster to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Sunderland station.
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The distance between Doncaster and Sunderland is 154.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Sunderland via York in around 2h 53m.