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Sunderland to East Kilbride trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and East Kilbride takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to East Kilbride. 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 26m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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4h 5m
£44–129

Sunderland to East Kilbride train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and East Kilbride. 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 East Kilbride at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail3h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to East Kilbride? 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.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to East Kilbride.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and East Kilbride, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to East Kilbride via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 5m.

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