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The average train between St Helens and Sunderland takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 45m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

St Helens to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited12h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.

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  • Distance: 183.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Lea Green to Sunderland via Leeds and Newcastle in around 4h 18m.

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