The average train between Sunderland and Manchester takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Manchester. 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 every 2 hours between Sunderland and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Sunderland to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sunderland to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Manchester is 167.8 km. The road distance is 255 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.