The average train between Sunderland and Driffield takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Driffield. 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 3 hours between Sunderland and Driffield. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Driffield at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Driffield station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Sunderland to Driffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Driffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Driffield station.
Book your Sunderland to Driffield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Sunderland and Driffield is 117.1 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Driffield via Newcastle and York in around 4h 2m.