The average train between Banbury and Sunderland takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Banbury 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 4 hours between Banbury and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Banbury to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Banbury to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Banbury and Sunderland is 316 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 4h 26m.