The average train between Sunderland and Tyne Tunnel takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Sunderland to Tyne Tunnel. 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 15 minutes between Sunderland and Tyne Tunnel. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Tyne Tunnel at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Pelaw and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

38 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Tyne Tunnel. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Tyne Tunnel station via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Sunderland to Tyne Tunnel train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Tyne Tunnel train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Jarrow station.
The distance between Sunderland and Tyne Tunnel is 11.4 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a subway from Sunderland to Tyne Tunnel via Pelaw and Jarrow in around 48 min.