Sunderland to Stafford Trains

Sunderland to Stafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Stafford takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain

5h 11m

£58–108

Sunderland to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Stafford at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:25 PM → 10:20 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:25 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
11h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:12 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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