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Ilkeston to Sunderland Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Ilkeston to Sunderland? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$87.86, with average prices for this route around AU$87.86.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
06:29 3h 32m, Changes required Ilkeston	10:01 Sunderland		Find Tickets
07:31 4h 2m, Changes required Ilkeston	11:33 Sunderland	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets
08:30 3h 27m, Changes required Ilkeston	11:57 Sunderland	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets
08:30 3h 31m, Changes required Ilkeston	12:01 Sunderland		Find Tickets
09:31 3h 30m, Changes required Ilkeston	13:01 Sunderland		Find Tickets
10:30 3h 27m, Changes required Ilkeston	13:57 Paris	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets

Ilkeston to Sunderland Train Route Details

First train

06:29

Last train

23:21

Departure station

Ilkeston

Arrival station

Sunderland

Journey time

3h 22m

Distance

215 km

Price

AU$87.86*

Train operators

Tyne & Wear Metro, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Ilkeston to Sunderland

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Ilkeston to Sunderland can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston to Sunderland ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Ilkeston to Sunderland more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Ilkeston to Sunderland train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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