The average train between Sunderland and Wales takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Wales station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Sunderland to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Sunderland to Wales train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sunderland and Wales is 329.4 km. The road distance is 560 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 54m.