Sunderland to Stafford Trains

Sunderland to Stafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Stafford takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day 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 31m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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4h 57m

£84–150

Sunderland to Stafford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Sunderland and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Stafford at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, September 17, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, September 18, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
Show more

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