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The average train between Sunderland and Perth takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 3m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
3h 58m
£44–127

Sunderland to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Perth. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Perth at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Perth? 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.

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  • Distance: 190.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Perth via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 58m.

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