Sunderland to Aberdeen Trains

Sunderland to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Aberdeen takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Aberdeen. 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 35m
Duration: 263 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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5h 2m

£75–213

Sunderland to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:19 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Aberdeen? 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.