Sunderland to Cardiff Trains

Sunderland to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Cardiff takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Cardiff. 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 56m
Duration: 348 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 58m

£145–232

Sunderland to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sunderland and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 6:34 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
1:14 PM → 7:35 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 2:08 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:09 AM → 1:36 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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