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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Major local museum with natural history, archaeology, ceramics, and art. A strong introduction to Sunderland's people and heritage.
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Sunderland will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
It's difficult to get from Scarborough to Sunderland without transferring at least 2 times.
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TW028500Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Scarborough to Sunderland:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scarborough to Sunderland costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-27.16. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Sunderland trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:43 AM Scarborough | 3h47 | 9:30 AM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:46 AM Scarborough | 4h13 | 10:59 AM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:48 AM Scarborough | 4h11 | 11:59 AM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:54 AM Scarborough | 2h43 | 11:37 AM Sunderland | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:54 AM Scarborough | 3h37 | 1:31 PM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:54 AM Scarborough | 2h23 | 2:17 PM Sunderland | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:54 PM Scarborough | 4h06 | 5:00 PM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:54 PM Scarborough | 2h23 | 4:17 PM Sunderland | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:54 PM Scarborough | 4h10 | 7:04 PM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:54 PM Scarborough | 2h27 | 6:21 PM Sunderland | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:52 PM Scarborough | 2h30 | 8:22 PM Sunderland | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:54 PM Scarborough | 4h13 | 11:07 PM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:54 PM Scarborough | 3h01 | 10:55 PM Sunderland | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:54 PM Scarborough | 9h32 | 6:26 AM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Scarborough | 9h39 | 8:24 AM Sunderland | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Scarborough to Sunderland run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Major local museum with natural history, archaeology, ceramics, and art. A strong introduction to Sunderland's people and heritage.
National museum on Sunderland's industrial riverfront. It explores shipbuilding, coal mining, and local innovation with large exhibits.
Contemporary gallery in the city centre showing changing exhibitions, Northern art, and projects linked to Sunderland's cultural scene.
Seafront district with sandy beach, promenade, lighthouse views, and regular events. It is Sunderland's classic area for coastal walks.
Broad urban beach and promenade south of Roker. Popular for sea views, exercise, and a classic North East seaside atmosphere.
Large country park with lakes, sculpture trail, and wide walking routes. It is a favourite local green space with expansive open views.
Stottie cake is a dense North East flat loaf, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a beloved regional staple found in homes, cafes, and bakeries.
Pease pudding is a smooth split-pea spread or side, traditionally served with ham or in a stottie. It is a classic Sunderland and wider Tyneside comfort food.
Panackelty is a slow-cooked North East casserole of corned beef, potatoes, onions, and root vegetables. It is traditional working-class comfort food in Wearside.
Stylish independent restaurant known for creative British cooking and polished service in a relaxed city setting.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant popular for pizza, pasta, and friendly service, with a lively but comfortable atmosphere.
Established seafood spot near the seafront, known for fish and chips and classic British takeaway favourites.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, meals, and local transport are usually cheaper than London, with good value dining and relatively low day-to-day tourist costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Sunderland Station -> Sunderland Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough to Sunderland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Scarborough to Sunderland trains use the Scarborough to Sunderland station pair, with some services arriving at Stadium of Light. Use this guide to compare Scarborough and Sunderland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Scarborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Scarborough.
Wi-Fi is available at Scarborough.
Ticket office support is available at Scarborough.
Available at Scarborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Scarborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scarborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Sunderland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Sunderland.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sunderland: Parking.
Available at Sunderland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Stadium of Light is 1 km from Sunderland city centre. Public transport options include:
Stadium of Light has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stadium of Light.
ATMs are available at Stadium of Light.
Available at Stadium of Light: WC.
Available at Stadium of Light: Bike Parking.
St Peters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Peters.
Wi-Fi is available at St Peters. ATMs are available at St Peters.
Available at St Peters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Peters: Bike Parking.
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