The average train between Ipswich and Sunderland takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Sunderland station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Ipswich to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Ipswich to Sunderland train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ipswich and Sunderland is 358.1 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Sunderland via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 5h 9m.