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Cheltenham to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 6m
Duration
274 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cheltenham to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:10 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro4h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNexus Metro5h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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