The average train between Penzance and Sunderland takes 10h and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. There is at least one train per day from Penzance 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 once daily between Penzance and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 11:30 AM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Penzance to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Penzance and Sunderland is 601.6 km. The road distance is 843 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £280–390 and the journey takes 9h 26m.