Sunderland to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Trains

Sunderland to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) trains

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The average train between Sunderland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Sunderland to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

10:31 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
7h 55m • 3 changes
11:14 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:39 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 46m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 38m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Three other operators also service this route.

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