Burnley to Sunderland Trains

Burnley to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 46m
Duration: 154 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

best

Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

3h 22m

£47–101

Burnley to Sunderland train times

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 10:21 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:06 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.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

10:21 PM → 11:06 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 12:23 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 12:23 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 12:23 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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