The average train between Nelson and Sunderland takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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 Nelson and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Central and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Nelson to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Nelson to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Nelson to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Nelson and Sunderland is 130.4 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to Sunderland via Burnley Central, Burnley Manchester Road, York, and Newcastle in around 4h 25m.