The average train between Stockport and Sunderland takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Stockport 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 Stockport and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockport is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stockport 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 Stockport to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Stockport station and arriving at Sunderland station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Stockport to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stockport station.
Stockport to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Stockport to Sunderland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stockport and Sunderland is 173.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Stockport to Sunderland via Doncaster and Newcastle in around 3h 43m.