The average train between Barry and Sunderland takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barry and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Barry to Sunderland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Sunderland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Barry to Sunderland train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barry and Sunderland is 409.8 km. The road distance is 698 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Sunderland via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 7h 4m.