The average train between Shildon and Sunderland takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Shildon 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 Shildon and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shildon is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shildon to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Shildon station and arriving at Sunderland station via Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Shildon to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Shildon station.
Shildon to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sunderland station.
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The distance between Shildon and Sunderland is 34.5 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Shildon to Sunderland via Thornaby in around 1h 58m.