Rotherham to Sunderland Trains

Rotherham to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Sunderland takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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.

3h 29m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£32–91

Rotherham to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:19 PM → 7:07 AM
Arrives next day
7h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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