Preston to Sunderland Trains

Preston to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Sunderland takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 162 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...

3h 56m

£48–110

Preston to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:14 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 48m • 1 change

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