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Sunderland to Dundee trains

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The average train between Sunderland and Dundee takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Dundee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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3h 54m
£45–127

Sunderland to Dundee train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Dundee. 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 Dundee at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Dundee? 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.

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  • Distance: 192.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Dundee, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Dundee via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 54m.

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