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Sunderland to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Cardiff takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration
325 mi
Distance
£205
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 32m
£160–248

Sunderland to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sunderland and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 324.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 32m.

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