The average train between Skipton and Sunderland takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Skipton 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 Skipton and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Sunderland station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Skipton to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Skipton to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Skipton and Sunderland is 112.6 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Skipton to Sunderland via Leeds and Newcastle in around 3h 14m.