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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Sunderland takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

3h 55m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Accrington to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited10h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Sunderland? 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 Accrington to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 3h 31m.

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