The average train between Irvine and Sunderland takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Irvine and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 50m.
Irvine to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Irvine to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Sunderland is 222.1 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Sunderland via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 4h 57m.