The average train between Grimsby and Sunderland takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Sunderland station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Grimsby to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Grimsby to Sunderland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Grimsby and Sunderland is 171.4 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Sunderland via Doncaster, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 19m.