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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Scotland takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sunderland to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Scotland at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 1m.

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