The average train between Sunderland and Southampton takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Sunderland to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Sunderland to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Southampton is 444.9 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Southampton Central via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 19m.