The average train between Nottingham and Sunderland takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Nottingham to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Nottingham to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Nottingham to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country, Nexus Metro and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Nottingham and Sunderland is 217.5 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 26m.