The average train between Motherwell and Sunderland takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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 4 times a day between Motherwell and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Motherwell to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Motherwell to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country, Nexus Metro and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Motherwell and Sunderland is 192.1 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Newcastle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.