The average train between Burnley and Sunderland takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Burnley to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Burnley to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Sunderland is 135.9 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 3h 15m.