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Trains from Sunderland (SUN) to Thornaby (TBY)

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32

train journeys
per day

24

miles (38 kms)

42 mins

fastest journey

06:27 / 22:50

first / last train

23

direct trains

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Sunderland (SUN) to Thornaby (TBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Sunderland and Thornaby , with 23 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 9 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sunderland to Thornaby is approximately 24 miles (38 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 10 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Sunderland and Thornaby.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sunderland to Thornaby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 42 mins.

Journeys from Sunderland to Thornaby Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:27
    54 mins Direct
    07:21
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:46
    59 mins 1 change
    07:45
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:13
    50 mins Direct
    08:03
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:01
    51 mins Direct
    08:52
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:38
    43 mins Direct
    09:21
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:01
    51 mins Direct
    09:52
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:09
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    10:45
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:02
    51 mins Direct
    10:53
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:17
    58 mins 1 change
    11:15
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:37
    42 mins Direct
    11:19
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:02
    51 mins Direct
    11:53
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:07
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    12:45
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:02
    50 mins Direct
    12:52
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:37
    43 mins Direct
    13:20
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:03
    51 mins Direct
    13:54
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:07
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:02
    51 mins Direct
    14:53
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:37
    43 mins Direct
    15:20
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:01
    51 mins Direct
    15:52
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:30
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    16:45
    Sunderland
    Thornaby
    Sunderland to Thornaby

About Sunderland Station

Station name Sunderland (SUN)
Address Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3HP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Thornaby Station

Station name Thornaby (TBY)
Address Thornaby station, Mandale Road, Thornaby, Cleveland, TS17 6AW
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:45
Saturday 05:45 - 19:45
Sunday 09:15 - 17:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Sunderland and Thornaby

The travel time between Sunderland and Thornaby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sunderland and Thornaby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:27, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:50.

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Amenities on trains between Sunderland and Thornaby can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 23 direct services per day from Sunderland to Thornaby

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Sunderland and Thornaby.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Sunderland and Thornaby, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.