The average train between Aberdeen and Sunderland takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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 5 times a day between Aberdeen and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Aberdeen to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Aberdeen to Sunderland train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Nexus Metro and Cross Country.
The distance between Aberdeen and Sunderland is 252.9 km. The road distance is 423 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Newcastle 4 times a day. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week.