The average train between Sunderland and Spalding takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Spalding. 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 Spalding. 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 Spalding at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Spalding station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Sunderland to Spalding train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Spalding train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Sunderland to Spalding train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sunderland and Spalding is 248.9 km. The road distance is 353 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Peterborough hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 10m.