The average train between Sunderland and Stockport takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Stockport. 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 Stockport. 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 Stockport at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Stockport. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Stockport station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Sunderland to Stockport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Stockport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sunderland to Stockport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Stockport is 173.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m.