Sunderland to Doncaster by train
Doncaster lies 155 km (96 mi) south of Sunderland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 29 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 189 km (117 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sunderland | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 170,134 | 113,566 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Monkwearmouth Station Museum, Fawcett Street railway station | Doncaster (York Road) railway station |
| Postal codes | CA13–SR9 | DN1–DN55 |
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Common questions
How far is Doncaster from Sunderland?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, south of Sunderland; by road roughly 189 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Doncaster by train?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sunderland and Doncaster?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.