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The average train between Poole and Sunderland takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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.

7h
Duration
395 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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6h 13m
£137–226

Poole to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited12h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Poole, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Sunderland via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 13m.

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