Manchester to Sunderland train

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Sunderland

Showing times and prices for Jun 06

Cheapest

37

Average

49

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
05:35AM3h46
Manchester Piccadilly
09:21AMSunderland
371One-way
2 transfers
05:00AM3h30
Manchester Victoria
08:30AMSunderland
501One-way
1 transfer
07:00AM2h58
Manchester Victoria
09:58AMSunderland
521One-way
1 transfer
07:00AM3h01
Manchester Victoria
10:01AMSunderland
521One-way
1 transfer
04:28AM3h32
Manchester Victoria
08:00AMSunderland
531One-way
2 transfers

Train schedule from Manchester to Sunderland

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6
04:28AM3h32
Manchester Victoria
08:00AMSunderland
2 transfers
05:00AM3h30
Manchester Victoria
08:30AMSunderland
1 transfer
05:35AM3h46
Manchester Piccadilly
09:21AMSunderland
2 transfers
06:15AM3h16
Manchester Victoria
09:31AMSunderland
1 transfer
07:00AM2h58
Manchester Victoria
09:58AMSunderland
1 transfer
07:00AM3h01
Manchester Victoria
10:01AMSunderland
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Sunderland

Showing times and prices for Jun 06

Fastest Journey

2 h 58 m

Average

3 h 15 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

168 km

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Sunderland without transferring at least once.

Fastest
07:00AM2h58
Manchester Victoria
09:58AMSunderland
521One-way
1 transfer
07:00AM3h01
Manchester Victoria
10:01AMSunderland
521One-way
1 transfer
06:15AM3h16
Manchester Victoria
09:31AMSunderland
531One-way
1 transfer
05:00AM3h30
Manchester Victoria
08:30AMSunderland
501One-way
1 transfer
04:28AM3h32
Manchester Victoria
08:00AMSunderland
531One-way
2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Sunderland

distanceDistance104 miles (167 km)
frequencyTrain frequency17 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersTranspennine Express, Northern Rail or London North Eastern Railway

Trains from Manchester to Sunderland cover the 104 miles (167 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 5 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Sunderland.

Train providers: Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Sunderland trains

Find the best route from Manchester to Sunderland with Northern Rail (3). Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Northern Rail (3)

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Manchester to Sunderland. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Manchester to Sunderland with Northern Rail (3):

  • Average Duration: 8 h 36 min
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Sunderland

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Sunderland easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Sunderland.
FAQs
When traveling this route you should expect the distance from Manchester to Sunderland by train to be approximately 104 miles (167 km).
While the time it takes to travel 104 miles (167 km) to Sunderland from Manchester can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Manchester to Sunderland train journey time is on average 6 h 5 min.

When taking a train from Manchester, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. When you arrive in Sunderland, your train can arrive in train stations including Sunderland and Sunderland, Dame Dorothy Street.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Manchester Piccadilly   to Sunderland.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.6 miles (954 m) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Sunderland, located 0.2 miles (319 m) away from the city center.

For the best Manchester to Sunderland train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or London North Eastern Railway. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Sunderland from Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.
On average, there are 17 trains a day from Manchester to Sunderland. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
The earliest train departing from Manchester to Sunderland leaves at 5: 58 AM. The last train departing from Manchester to Sunderland leaves at 11: 31 PM. You can find the latest Manchester to Sunderland train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Manchester
Sunderland
Manchester Piccadilly is the most popular Manchester railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Manchester for your trip to Sunderland.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
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phone
Phone Number
+44 3457114141
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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Public transit options for Manchester Airport
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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ParkingParking
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Public transit options for Manchester Victoria
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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ParkingParking
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Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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