Sunderland to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Sunderland to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sunderland to Derby, 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 00:57 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 221
Trains / day 52 View all
Cheapest journey US$143.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 31m
Train operators 8

Sunderland to Derby by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Sunderland to Derby? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 221 kilometres.

Train cost between Sunderland to Derby

Getting from Sunderland to Derby by rail typically costs US$143.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel from Sunderland to Derby

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:57 and the last departure is 23:57. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:52 and the last train leaves at 23:57. On average, a total of 52 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Sunderland to Derby

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 55 minutes, travelling a total distance of 221 kilometres.

When are tickets between Sunderland and Derby available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Sunderland and Derby can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Sunderland to Derby travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Derby.

FAQs about the train journey from Sunderland to Derby

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

The total distance from Sunderland to Derby 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.