The average train between Sunderland and Montrose takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Montrose. 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 2 hours between Sunderland and Montrose. 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 Montrose at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Montrose? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Montrose station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Sunderland to Montrose train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Montrose train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Montrose station.
Book your Sunderland to Montrose train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Montrose is 212 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Montrose via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 27m.