The average train between Bournemouth and Sunderland takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. 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 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Newcastle station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Bournemouth to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Sunderland is 466.5 km. The road distance is 547 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 6h 4m.