The average train between Edinburgh and Sunderland takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Edinburgh to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Edinburgh to Sunderland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Nexus Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sunderland is 163.3 km. The road distance is 217 km.
There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Sunderland. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to Sunderland.
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