The average train between Prestwick and Sunderland takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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.
Trains run hourly between Prestwick and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Sunderland station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Prestwick to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Prestwick to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Sunderland is 215.3 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 14m.
