Sunderland to Darlington by train

Travelling from Sunderland to Darlington by train

Considering a train trip from Sunderland to Darlington? 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 cost between Sunderland and Darlington: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £13.40, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Sunderland and Darlington

If you are taking the train from Sunderland to Darlington, you will have 69 trains each day (with a departure every 10 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:50. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:08. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:02, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:57.

Train travel time and distance from Sunderland to Darlington

Trains can complete this route in as little as 56 minutes. The total distance travelled is 44 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Sunderland and Darlington?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Sunderland to Darlington by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Darlington.