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Shrewsbury to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Sunderland takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 39m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
  3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
5h 48m
£62–113

Shrewsbury to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Shrewsbury and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.

Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Sunderland via Manchester Piccadilly and Thornaby in around 5h 48m.

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