Ely to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Sunderland takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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.

3h 57m
Duration: 233 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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4h 9m

£76–119

Ely to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:15 PM → 8:06 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 9:06 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 10:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:47 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely 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.