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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Leith takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Leith. 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 15m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sunderland to Leith train times

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

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 53m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Leith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle in around 1h 56m.

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