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The average train between Sunderland and Manchester takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. 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 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. 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 Victoria station via Thornaby station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Sunderland to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Manchester is 167.8 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Manchester Victoria via Thornaby in around 3h 41m.
