The average train between Old Trafford and Sunderland takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Old Trafford 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 twice daily between Old Trafford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:28 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Wharfside and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Old Trafford station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Old Trafford to Sunderland train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Old Trafford to Sunderland train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Old Trafford and Sunderland is 170.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
