The average train between Telford and Sunderland takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford to Sunderland. 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 Telford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Sunderland station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Telford to Sunderland train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Sunderland train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Telford to Sunderland train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Sunderland is 257.5 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Sunderland via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle in around 4h 54m.