The average train between Newcastle Port and Sunderland takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Newcastle Port 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 every 15 minutes between Newcastle Port and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle Port is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Port to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Port station and arriving at Sunderland station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Newcastle Port to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.
Newcastle Port to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Sunderland station.
The distance between Newcastle Port and Sunderland is 10.8 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 45 min.