Cardiff to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Sunderland takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

7h 27m
Duration: 325 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 23m

£140–217

Cardiff to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:45 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 41m • 2 changes
9:45 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
12h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:45 AM → 6:06 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 10:06 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
7:45 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
14h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.