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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Scunthorpe takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Scunthorpe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sunderland to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express7h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Scunthorpe? 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.

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  • Distance: 146.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Scunthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Scunthorpe via Newcastle and Doncaster in around 3h.

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