Rugby to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Sunderland takes 4h 46m 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 46m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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5h 33m

£96–158

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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, November 7, 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, November 8, 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, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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.