The average train between Sunderland and Wolverhampton takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Wolverhampton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Wolverhampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Sunderland to Wolverhampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Wolverhampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Sunderland to Wolverhampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Wolverhampton is 262.4 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 54m.