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Colwyn Bay to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colwyn Bay and Sunderland takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Colwyn Bay 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 43m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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5h 34m
£70–123

Colwyn Bay to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Colwyn Bay and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 54m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited15h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Sunderland via Newton-le-Willows and Newcastle in around 5h 34m.

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