The average train between Sunderland and Leyland takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Leyland. 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 every 3 hours between Sunderland and Leyland. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Leyland at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Leyland station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Sunderland to Leyland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Leyland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Sunderland to Leyland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Leyland is 158.7 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Leyland via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 31m.