The average train between Sunderland and Cannock takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Cannock. 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 Cannock. 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 Cannock at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Cannock? 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 Cannock. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Cannock station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Sunderland to Cannock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Cannock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Sunderland to Cannock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Sunderland and Cannock is 249.9 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 54m.