Sunderland to Harrogate by train

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Overview: trains from Sunderland to Harrogate

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sunderland to Harrogate, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:39 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 102
Trains / day 42 View all
Cheapest journey AU$72.27 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 35m
Train operators 10

Travelling from Sunderland to Harrogate by train

Considering a train trip from Sunderland to Harrogate? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Sunderland and Harrogate

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$72.27, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Sunderland to Harrogate departure frequency and train timetable

With 42 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 18 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:39 and the last one is at 23:57. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:25, with the last one at 21:17.

Average train travel time and distance from Sunderland to Harrogate

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 102 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Sunderland and Harrogate?

You can secure tickets for travel between Sunderland and Harrogate up to 2 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Harrogate

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Harrogate.

FAQs about the train journey from Sunderland to Harrogate

Want to know more about your journey from Sunderland to Harrogate? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Sunderland to Harrogate covers a distance of 102 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.