The average train between Blackburn and Sunderland takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 hourly between Blackburn and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Blackburn to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Blackburn to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Blackburn and Sunderland is 146.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 3h 34m.