The average train between Scotland and Sunderland takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Scotland 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 Scotland and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Sunderland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Scotland to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Scotland to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Sunderland is 269.9 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 57m.