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Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwick and Sunderland takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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.

4h 53m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Prestwick to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Prestwick and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 41m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 54m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 42m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 42m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 42m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 14m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 42m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick 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.

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  • Distance: 220 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 25m.

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