The average train between Oxford and Sunderland takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Sunderland station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Oxford to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Oxford to Sunderland train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Sunderland is 350.6 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Sunderland via York and Newcastle in around 4h 45m.