The average train between Norwich and Sunderland takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Newcastle station via Peterborough station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Norwich to Sunderland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Norwich and Sunderland is 308.4 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Sunderland via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 5h 4m.