The average train between Ormskirk and Sunderland takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Ormskirk 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 3 hours between Ormskirk and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Sunderland station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Ormskirk to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Ormskirk to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Ormskirk to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ormskirk and Sunderland is 177.8 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Sunderland via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 41m.