The average train between Sunderland and Manchester Metropolitan University takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Manchester Metropolitan University. 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 twice daily between Sunderland and Manchester Metropolitan University. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Manchester Metropolitan University at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 51m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

2h 54m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Manchester Metropolitan University. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Manchester Metropolitan University station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Sunderland to Manchester Metropolitan University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Manchester Metropolitan University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sunderland to Manchester Metropolitan University train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Manchester Metropolitan University is 169 km. The road distance is 256 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.