The average train between Melton Mowbray and Sunderland takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melton Mowbray is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Melton Mowbray to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Grantham station.
Melton Mowbray to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Melton Mowbray to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Melton Mowbray and Sunderland is 240 km. The road distance is 306 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 53m.