The average train between Sunderland and Leeds takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Leeds. 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 Leeds at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Leeds station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Sunderland to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Sunderland to Leeds train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Sunderland and Leeds is 123.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
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.