Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sunderland Trains

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sunderland takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.

4h 17m
Duration: 170 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

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3h 33m

£60–122

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 2:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:44 PM → 11:07 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:40 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

2:28 AM → 7:12 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
4:28 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

2:28 AM → 7:12 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
4:28 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

2:28 AM → 7:07 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:07 AM → 8:04 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
4:28 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.