The average train between Reading and Sunderland takes 4h 29m 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.
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 9:12 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Reading to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Reading to Sunderland train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Sunderland is 384.4 km. The road distance is 511 km.
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 28m.
