The average train between Scarborough and Sunderland takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Scarborough to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Scarborough to Sunderland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Sunderland is 93.8 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 2h 31m.