The average train between Wales and Sunderland takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Wales to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Wales to Sunderland train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wales and Sunderland is 329.4 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 45m.