Manchester to Sunderland Trains

Manchester to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Sunderland takes 3h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle

3h 12m

£46–77

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 9:47 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 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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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:49 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:06 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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, October 30, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.