The average train between Southampton and Sunderland takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Southampton to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Southampton to Sunderland train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Sunderland is 444.9 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Sunderland via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 19m.