Reading to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Sunderland takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 30m
Duration: 317 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 26m

£110–191

Reading to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 10:00 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 3m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 6m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 26m.

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