Rugby to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Sunderland takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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.

4h 47m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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5h 33m

£101–169

Rugby to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rugby and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 1:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:42 PM → 11:07 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:24 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:51 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:06 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:06 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:24 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:24 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:24 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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.