The average train between Scunthorpe and Sunderland takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Sunderland station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Scunthorpe to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Sunderland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Sunderland is 154.8 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Grand Central Trains operates a train from Doncaster to Sunderland 3 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 59m.