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Sunderland to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Cardiff takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. 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 5m
Duration
348 mi
Distance
£224
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 54m
£178–277

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 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 347.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 54m.

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