The average train between Sunderland and Doncaster takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Doncaster. 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 Sunderland and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Doncaster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Doncaster station via Newcastle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Sunderland to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Doncaster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Doncaster is 154.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Doncaster via Newcastle in around 2h 4m.