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Dundee to Sunderland trains

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The average train between Dundee and Sunderland takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Dundee 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 1m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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3h 35m
£45–124

Dundee to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Dundee and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 20m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 22m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryNexus Metro3h 36m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryNexus Metro3h 36m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundee 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.

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  • Distance: 193 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Dundee to Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 35m.

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