Train Sunderland to Leeds from £70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Leeds takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 12m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
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Sunderland to Leeds train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Leeds at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

1:55 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
2:33 PM → 4:27 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 5:27 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:19 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:02 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 2:04 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Leeds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Leeds.

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Leeds, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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