Sunderland to Bradford by train

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Overview: trains from Sunderland to Bradford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sunderland to Bradford, 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 27m View journey
Distance (km) 126
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey US$78.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 16m
Train operators 10

Sunderland to Bradford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Sunderland to Bradford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 126 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Sunderland and Bradford

The cheapest train tickets from Sunderland to Bradford start at US$78.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Sunderland to Bradford is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Sunderland and Bradford

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 56 trains make this journey of 126 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Sunderland is at 05:39 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:57.

During the weekend, 05:53 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:17 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 12 minutes.

Sunderland to Bradford train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 126 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 27 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Sunderland to Bradford?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn even more about travelling from Sunderland to Bradford 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: Bradford.

FAQs about the train journey from Sunderland to Bradford

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

The train journey between Sunderland and Bradford covers 126 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.