Derby to Sunderland by train

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Overview: trains from Derby to Sunderland

Find the key information for travelling by train from Derby to Sunderland, 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 05:56 View journey
Last train 20:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 221
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey US$149.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 21m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Derby to Sunderland

Ready to book a trip from Derby to Sunderland by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Derby and Sunderland

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 US$149.50, 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.

Derby to Sunderland departure frequency and train timetable

With 43 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 22 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 05:56 and the last one is at 20:09. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:56, with the last one at 20:16.

Derby to Sunderland distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 221 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 58 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Derby and Sunderland?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Derby and Sunderland 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Sunderland

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Sunderland.

FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Sunderland

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

The total distance between Derby and Sunderland by train is 221 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.