Portsmouth to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Sunderland takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

6h 21m
Duration: 355 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 41m

£122–194

Portsmouth to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:50 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 5:07 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
1:37 PM → 7:06 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:31 AM → 10:23 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:31 AM → 10:23 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:31 AM → 10:23 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:31 AM → 10:23 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:31 AM → 10:23 AM
5h 52m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:41 AM → 10:23 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
5:14 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 46m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sunderland via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 41m.

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