Manchester to Sunderland Trains

Manchester to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Sunderland takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle

3h 12m

£46–77

Manchester to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:01 PM → 8:06 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
6:01 PM → 9:06 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:01 PM → 10:06 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
9:47 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:00 AM
3h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:00 AM
3h • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.