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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
RM81
Average ticket price on Sep 15
RM81
Fastest journey on Sep 15
3 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
3 h 48 m
Trains on Sep 15
4
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Sunderland will cost around RM81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only RM81.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Sunderland without transferring at least once.
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W33939Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM18, while a flight costs an average of RM443.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
RM51 Average price | RM18 Average price Cheapest | RM443 Average price | RM84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Glasgow to Sunderland:
A bus is RM33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average RM51.
A bus is RM425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average RM443.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
The journey is about 27m faster (2h 48m by train vs 3h 15m by car) and roughly RM33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (RM51 vs RM84). 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 Glasgow 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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W33939+ C31797 | 4:28 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h56 | 8:24 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
W33939+ C32704+ TW025600 | 4:28 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h53 | 8:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
W34029+ C32711+ TW033300 | 5:33 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h48 | 9:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 transfers | |
W34271+ C31803 | 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h36 | 9:24 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Sunderland run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at RM28 but you can travel from only RM14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price RM28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
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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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Sunderland trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Sunderland station pair, with some services arriving at Seaburn. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Sunderland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. 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 Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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.
Glasgow Central 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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.
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