The average train between St Helens and Sunderland takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between St Helens and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows Interchange and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
St Helens to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
St Helens to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your St Helens to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Sunderland is 184.1 km. The road distance is 292 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 43m.