The average train between Sunderland and Nottingham takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Nottingham station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Sunderland to Nottingham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Nottingham train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Sunderland to Nottingham train tickets online with Nexus Metro, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sunderland and Nottingham is 217.5 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m.