The average train between Irvine and Sunderland takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine 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 Irvine to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Sunderland station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Irvine to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Irvine to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Sunderland is 222.1 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 1m.