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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Major local museum with natural history, archaeology, ceramics, and art. A strong introduction to Sunderland's people and heritage.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$38
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$54
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 15
27
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Sunderland will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland without transferring at least once.
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C31823Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $552.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $552 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Sunderland:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Sunderland costing on average $47.
A bus is $531 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Sunderland costing on average $552.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (1h 50m by train vs 2h 54m by car) and roughly $43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 vs $90). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C01968+ P28635 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h09 | 7:59 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
W29862+ TW025600 | 6:02 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h19 | 8:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02042+ C31797 | 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h54 | 8:24 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G08175+ P28645 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h59 | 8:59 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
W29868+ TW033300 | 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h18 | 9:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02002+ C31803 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h54 | 9:24 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G08180+ P28655 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h01 | 10:01 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
W29873+ TW039900 | 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h13 | 10:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02015+ C31809 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h53 | 10:23 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G08186+ P28668 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G01148+ TW030200 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h16 | 11:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02006+ C31823 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h54 | 11:24 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G80049+ P28679 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
W29884+ TW037200 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h16 | 12:21 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C01942+ C31829 | 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h53 | 12:23 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G80055+ P28690 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G01153+ TW027500 | 11:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h17 | 1:21 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G25697+ C31837 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h59 | 1:24 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02029+ C31837 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h54 | 1:24 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G80061+ P28698 | 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G01154+ TW034900 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h14 | 2:19 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02007+ C31841 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h53 | 2:23 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G80067+ P28710 | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G01161+ TW041800 | 1:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h16 | 3:21 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02014+ TW027600 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h15 | 3:45 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
C02014+ C31848 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h53 | 3:23 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
G80073+ P28720 | 2:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Sunderland run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 10:31 PM |
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Discover the best of Sunderland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sunderland trip today.
Major local museum with natural history, archaeology, ceramics, and art. A strong introduction to Sunderland's people and heritage.
National museum on Sunderland's industrial riverfront. It explores shipbuilding, coal mining, and local innovation with large exhibits.
Contemporary gallery in the city centre showing changing exhibitions, Northern art, and projects linked to Sunderland's cultural scene.
Seafront district with sandy beach, promenade, lighthouse views, and regular events. It is Sunderland's classic area for coastal walks.
Broad urban beach and promenade south of Roker. Popular for sea views, exercise, and a classic North East seaside atmosphere.
Large country park with lakes, sculpture trail, and wide walking routes. It is a favourite local green space with expansive open views.
Stottie cake is a dense North East flat loaf, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a beloved regional staple found in homes, cafes, and bakeries.
Pease pudding is a smooth split-pea spread or side, traditionally served with ham or in a stottie. It is a classic Sunderland and wider Tyneside comfort food.
Panackelty is a slow-cooked North East casserole of corned beef, potatoes, onions, and root vegetables. It is traditional working-class comfort food in Wearside.
Stylish independent restaurant known for creative British cooking and polished service in a relaxed city setting.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant popular for pizza, pasta, and friendly service, with a lively but comfortable atmosphere.
Established seafood spot near the seafront, known for fish and chips and classic British takeaway favourites.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, meals, and local transport are usually cheaper than London, with good value dining and relatively low day-to-day tourist costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Sunderland Station -> Sunderland Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Sunderland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Sunderland trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland station pair, with some services arriving at Seaburn. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Sunderland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Sunderland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Sunderland.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sunderland: Parking.
Available at Sunderland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Seaburn is 2 km from Sunderland city centre. Public transport options include:
Seaburn has practical services for this route, including Dining, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Seaburn.
Available at Seaburn: WC.
Available at Seaburn: Bike Parking.
St Peters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Peters.
Wi-Fi is available at St Peters. ATMs are available at St Peters.
Available at St Peters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Peters: Bike Parking.
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