The average train between Halifax and Sunderland takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax 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 Halifax and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Sunderland station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Halifax to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Halifax to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and Sunderland is 135.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Sunderland via Leeds and Newcastle in around 3h 20m.