Sunderland to Scunthorpe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Scunthorpe takes 2h 57m 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 57m
Duration: 146 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 58m

£35–96

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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:14 PM → 8:07 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 9:06 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 10:07 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
11:13 PM → 7:02 AM
Arrives next day
7h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 34m • 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.