Cambridge to Sunderland Trains

Cambridge to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Sunderland takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

4h 38m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

4h 25m

£88–127

Cambridge to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:00 PM → 9:04 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 11:07 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
9h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:00 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:07 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:06 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes

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