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Middlesbrough to Sunderland train prices and times
Planning a journey from Middlesbrough to Sunderland? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £2.60, with average prices for this route around £2.70. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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06:56 Middlesbrough | 07:55 Sunderland | 59m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:31 Middlesbrough | 08:29 Sunderland | 58m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:15 Middlesbrough | 09:06 Sunderland | 51m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:32 Middlesbrough | 09:31 Sunderland | 59m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
09:31 Middlesbrough | 10:30 Sunderland | 59m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
10:15 Middlesbrough | 11:06 Paris | 51m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Middlesbrough to Sunderland train route details

First train
06:56

Last train
21:31

Journey time
51m

Distance
24 miles

Price
£2.60*
How to book cheap train tickets from Middlesbrough to Sunderland

Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Middlesbrough to Sunderland can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Middlesbrough to Sunderland for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Middlesbrough to Sunderland, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Middlesbrough to Sunderland ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Middlesbrough to Sunderland more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Middlesbrough to Sunderland train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.