The average train between Sunderland and Telford takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Telford. 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 Telford. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Telford at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 1m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


4h 37m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Telford? 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 Telford. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Telford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Sunderland to Telford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Telford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Sunderland to Telford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Telford is 257.5 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Telford Central via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m.