The average train between Paisley and Sunderland takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Paisley 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 Paisley and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paisley 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 Paisley to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Sunderland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Paisley to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Paisley to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Paisley to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 4 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Sunderland is 218.6 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 3h 39m.