The average train between Port Talbot and Sunderland takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Port Talbot to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Port Talbot to Sunderland train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Port Talbot and Sunderland is 401.1 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 22m.