The average train between Cheltenham and Sunderland takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 2 hours between Cheltenham and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Cheltenham to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Cheltenham to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Cheltenham and Sunderland is 337.3 km. The road distance is 441 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 26m.