Trains from Sunderland to Whitby

Sunderland to Whitby train information

The journey from Sunderland, situated in England and Whitby, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to cover the 42 miles from Sunderland to Whitby.

Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Sunderland to Whitby train tickets

Sunderland - Whitby prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Sunderland to Whitby by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Sunderland - Whitby: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the last six months in order to understand the best time to purchase your train tickets Sunderland to Whitby. The figures show that booking your train from Sunderland to Whitby in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £15 when booking 1 day in advance while you will have to pay a minimum of £16 if you get your ticket 3 days in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to purchase your seat is 1 day in advance as it is 3% cheaper than 3 days in advance.

Best prices for Sunderland to Whitby trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Sunderland and Whitby by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Whitby to Sunderland and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Sunderland - Whitby train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Sunderland Whitby train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Sunderland to Whitby? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Sunderland Whitby ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Sunderland to Whitby (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey