Stafford to Sunderland Trains

Stafford to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stafford and Sunderland takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Stafford 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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5h 8m

£88–151

Stafford to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Stafford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:46 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:23 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 4:23 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:33 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:33 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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