The average train between Sunderland and Reading takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Sunderland to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Sunderland to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Reading is 384.4 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Reading via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 12m.
