The average train between Bournemouth and Sunderland takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Bournemouth to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Bournemouth to Sunderland train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Sunderland is 466.5 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Sunderland via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 55m.