Port Talbot to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Port Talbot and Sunderland takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot 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 21m
Duration: 458 mi
Distance: £204
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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6h 30m

£164–270

Port Talbot to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Port Talbot and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:41 PM → 11:07 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
6:42 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
11h 43m • 3 changes
8:42 PM → 9:24 AM
Arrives next day
12h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 18m • 3 changes
5:18 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 41m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 18m • 3 changes
5:18 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 41m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 18m • 3 changes
5:18 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 41m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:15 AM → 11:00 AM
6h 45m • 3 changes
5:44 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:14 AM → 3:06 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 5:07 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 6:06 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 18m • 3 changes
5:18 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 41m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Port Talbot 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.

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 30m.

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