The average train between Wolverhampton and Sunderland takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Wolverhampton to Sunderland. 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 every 3 hours between Wolverhampton and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wolverhampton is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton station and arriving at Sunderland station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Wolverhampton to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.
Wolverhampton to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Wolverhampton to Sunderland train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Sunderland is 262.4 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Sunderland via Carlisle in around 5h 22m.