The average train between Sunderland and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Airport station.
Book your Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 180.9 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Manchester Airport via Newcastle and York in around 3h 45m.