The average train between Sunderland and Hull takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Hull. 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 Hull. 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 Hull at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Hull. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Hull station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Sunderland to Hull train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Hull train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Sunderland to Hull train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Hull is 145.8 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Hull via Newcastle and York in around 3h 8m.