The average train between Sunderland and Backworth takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Backworth. 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 Sunderland and Backworth. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Backworth at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Backworth. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Backworth station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Sunderland to Backworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Backworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) station.
The distance between Sunderland and Backworth is 17.8 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) via Newcastle in around 58 min.