The average train between Sunderland and Manchester takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. 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 Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
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 Victoria 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 Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 16m.