How to get from Sunderland to Darlington by train and underground?

By train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Darlington in North East and Cumbria, take the GRN underground from St Peter's station to Central Station station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Darlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to underground stationUnderground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from St Peter's

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    390 yd • 5 min
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    Airport
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    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    27 min
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    Walk to train station
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    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
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    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
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    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
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    Ride to train station Darlington
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Darlington in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take one bus line, one underground line and one train line: take the 9 bus from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth station to Jarrow Bus Station, Jarrow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL underground and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Darlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth

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    150 yd • 2 min
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    Bus - 99
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    9
    Jarrow
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    Ride to bus station
    Jarrow Bus Station, Jarrow
    ID twratjga
    30 min
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    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    Jarrow
    30 yd • 1 min
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    YEL
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 6
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    17 min
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    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
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    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
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    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station Darlington
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunderland to Darlington

The distance between Sunderland, North East and Cumbria and Darlington, North East and Cumbria is approximately 47.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to Darlington by train and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in North East and Cumbria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sunderland

Sunderland is located at Sunderland, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth.

Underground stations close to Sunderland:

  • University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland
  • Stadium Of Light
  • Park Lane

Train stations close to Sunderland:

  • Sunderland

Bus stations close to Sunderland:

  • Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth
  • Dundas Street, Monkwearmouth
  • Wheatsheaf Roker Avenue, Monkwearmouth

Public transport stations close to Darlington, North East and Cumbria

Darlington is located at Darlington, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Darlington Rail Station, Bank Top.

Train stations close to Darlington:

  • Darlington
  • North Road

Bus stations close to Darlington:

  • Darlington Rail Station, Bank Top
  • Waverley Terrace, Darlington
  • Victoria Road, Bank Top

Related Routes

By bus, train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Darlington in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take one bus line, one underground line and one train line: take the 9 bus from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth station to Jarrow Bus Station, Jarrow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL underground and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Darlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth
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    150 yd • 2 min
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    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Jarrow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jarrow Bus Station, Jarrow
    ID twratjga
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    Jarrow
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Underground - YELYEL
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    YEL
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 6
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station Darlington
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Darlington?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line GRN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunderland to Darlington?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line YEL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct underground between Sunderland and Darlington in North East and Cumbria?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which underground line goes from Sunderland to Darlington in North East and Cumbria?

    The GRN underground line goes from St Peter's station near Sunderland to Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Darlington station near Darlington in North East and Cumbria

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunderland to Darlington in North East and Cumbria by underground and train?

    The total travel time between Sunderland and Darlington in North East and Cumbria by underground and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near Sunderland to get to Darlington in North East and Cumbria?

    Get on the GRN underground from the St Peter's station near Sunderland in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between Sunderland and Darlington in North East and Cumbria?

    Get off the underground at the Darlington station, which is closest to Darlington in North East and Cumbria.

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