Train Manchester to Sunderland from £67 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Sunderland takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Manchester to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

3:00 PM → 5:59 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:04 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 8:04 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 9:04 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:00 AM
3h • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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