The average train between Burton upon Trent and Sunderland takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Burton upon Trent 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 every 3 hours between Burton upon Trent and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burton upon Trent to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Burton upon Trent station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Burton upon Trent to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Burton-on-Trent station.
Burton upon Trent to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Burton upon Trent and Sunderland is 233.8 km. The road distance is 323 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Burton-on-Trent to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 13m.