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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Sunderland (SUN)

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28

train journeys
per day

27

miles (44 kms)

1hrs

fastest journey

06:28 / 00:43

first / last train

1

direct trains

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Sunderland , with 1 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Sunderland is approximately 27 miles (44 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 17 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Sunderland.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs.

Journeys from Darlington to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:28
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    07:55
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:55
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    08:00
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:21
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    08:36
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:45
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    09:00
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:55
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    09:06
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    10:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:38
    58 mins 1 change
    10:36
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    11:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:24
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    12:37
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    13:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    14:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:24
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    14:37
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:03
    58 mins 1 change
    15:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    16:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:23
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    16:35
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:01
    1 hrs 1 change
    17:01
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:24
    1 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    17:49
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:00
    1 hrs 1 change
    18:00
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:39
    58 mins 1 change
    18:37
    Darlington
    Sunderland
    Darlington to Sunderland

About Darlington Station

Station name Darlington (DAR)
Address Darlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Sunderland Station

Station name Sunderland (SUN)
Address Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3HP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Sunderland

The travel time between Darlington and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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Amenities on trains between Darlington and Sunderland can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 1 direct services per day from Darlington to Sunderland

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Sunderland.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Darlington and Sunderland, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.