Sunderland to Edinburgh Trains

Sunderland to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Edinburgh takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 16m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 56m

£32–87

Sunderland to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:33 PM → 6:28 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 7:11 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:34 PM → 7:30 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
5:56 PM → 8:05 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:19 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:10 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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