The average train between Driffield and Sunderland takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Driffield to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Driffield and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Driffield is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Driffield to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Driffield station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Driffield to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Driffield station.
Driffield to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Driffield to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Driffield and Sunderland is 117.1 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Driffield to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 3h 16m.