The average train between Peterborough and Sunderland takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Peterborough to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Peterborough to Sunderland train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Peterborough and Sunderland is 269.7 km. The road distance is 327 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Peterborough to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 9m.