The average train between Perth and Sunderland takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Sunderland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Perth to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Perth to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Sunderland is 209.7 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 38m.