The average train between Sunderland and Falkirk takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Falkirk station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Sunderland to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Sunderland to Falkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Falkirk is 194.5 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Falkirk Grahamston via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 46m.