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Sunderland to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and The Scottish Borders takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 17m
£44–108

Sunderland to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and The Scottish Borders. 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 The Scottish Borders at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to The Scottish Borders? 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.

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  • Distance: 167.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Galashiels via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 17m.

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