The average train between Sunderland and Shipley takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Shipley. 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 Shipley. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Shipley at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Shipley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Sunderland to Shipley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Shipley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Sunderland to Shipley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Sunderland and Shipley is 121.7 km. The road distance is 205 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.