The average train between Hull and Sunderland takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Hull to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Hull to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Hull and Sunderland is 145.8 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 2h 40m.