The average train between Sunderland and Arbroath takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Arbroath. 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 Sunderland and Arbroath. 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 Arbroath at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Arbroath? 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 Sunderland to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Arbroath station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Sunderland to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Sunderland to Arbroath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Arbroath is 199.2 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Arbroath via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 9m.