The average train between Sunderland and Scunthorpe takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Sunderland and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 8:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 3:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Sunderland to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Sunderland to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Grand Central Trains and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Scunthorpe is 154.8 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Grand Central Trains operates a train from Sunderland to Doncaster 3 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m.