Sunderland to Bournemouth Trains

Sunderland to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Bournemouth takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 24m
Duration: 389 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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6h 9m

£131–224

Sunderland to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:31 PM → 8:47 AM
Arrives next day
11h 16m • 3 changes
11:14 PM → 10:21 AM
Arrives next day
11h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:57 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:57 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:57 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:19 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 4:35 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
11:14 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
12:14 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Bournemouth? 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.

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Bournemouth via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 9m.

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