The average train between Pontefract and Sunderland takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract 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 3 times a day between Pontefract and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Pontefract to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Baghill station.
Pontefract to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Pontefract to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Pontefract and Sunderland is 135 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Baghill to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 2h 14m.