The average train between Dunfermline and Sunderland takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Sunderland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Dunfermline to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
Dunfermline to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Dunfermline to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunfermline and Sunderland is 184.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 43m.