The average train between Garforth and Sunderland takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Garforth 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 hourly between Garforth and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Garforth is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Garforth to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Garforth station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Garforth to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Garforth station.
Garforth to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Garforth to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Garforth and Sunderland is 123.8 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Garforth to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 1h 59m.