The average train between Glasgow Central Station and Sunderland takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow Central Station 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 4 times a day between Glasgow Central Station and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Central Station is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central Station station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country, Nexus Metro and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Sunderland is 210.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Newcastle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.