Train Manchester to Sunderland from £66 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Sunderland takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day 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 28m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Manchester to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:53 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:59 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:59 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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