The average train between Keighley and Sunderland takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Keighley 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 Keighley and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Keighley is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Keighley to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Keighley station and arriving at Sunderland station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Keighley to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Keighley station.
Keighley to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Keighley to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Keighley and Sunderland is 120.2 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Keighley to Sunderland via Leeds and Newcastle in around 2h 59m.