The average train between Colwyn Bay and Sunderland takes 5h 50m 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.
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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Colwyn Bay to Sunderland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Sunderland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Sunderland train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Sunderland is 235.4 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Sunderland via Newton-le-Willows and Newcastle in around 5h 35m.