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Portsmouth to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Sunderland takes 6h 20m 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 20m
Duration
355 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£123–196

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 355 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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 33m.

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