The average train between Sunderland and Rugby takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Sunderland to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Sunderland to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Rugby is 281.8 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Rugby via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 38m.