Sunderland to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Apr 01

Cheapest

19

Average

50

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

Cheapest
09:02AMSunderland2h07 11:09AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
191One-way
08:47AMSunderland2h16 11:03AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
291One-way
09:32AMSunderland2h29 12:01PMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
451One-way
08:02AMSunderland2h05 10:07AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
771One-way
08:30AMSunderland2h28 10:58AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
771One-way

Train schedule from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, April 1
08:02AMSunderland2h05 10:07AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
08:30AMSunderland2h28 10:58AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
08:32AMSunderland2h26 10:58AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
08:47AMSunderland2h16 11:03AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
09:02AMSunderland2h07 11:09AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
09:32AMSunderland2h29 12:01PMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Sunderland to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Apr 01

Fastest Journey

2 h 5 m

Average

2 h 16 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

163 km

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

Fastest
08:02AMSunderland2h05 10:07AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
771One-way
09:02AMSunderland2h07 11:09AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
191One-way
08:47AMSunderland2h16 11:03AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
291One-way
08:32AMSunderland2h26 10:58AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
771One-way
08:30AMSunderland2h28 10:58AMEdinburgh Waverley
1 transfer
771One-way

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Overview: Train from Sunderland to Edinburgh

distanceDistance101 miles (163 km)
frequencyTrain frequency1 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesLumo, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or Northern Rail

Trains from Sunderland to Edinburgh cover the 101 miles (163 km) long route taking on average 3 h 24 min with our travel partners like Lumo, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or Northern Rail. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Sunderland and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) and CrossCountry from Sunderland to Edinburgh trains

Northern Rail (3) and CrossCountry will get you from Sunderland to Edinburgh at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.

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Northern Rail (3)

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Sunderland to Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company 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. 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. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

      Travel Tips: Trains from Sunderland to Edinburgh

      Travel Tips: Travel by train to Edinburgh 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 Sunderland to Edinburgh.
      FAQs
      The distance between Sunderland and Edinburgh by train is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
      The Sunderland to Edinburgh train duration is on average 3 h 24 min, which is to be expected when traveling 101 mile (163 km) between Sunderland and Edinburgh. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

      When departing from Sunderland, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Sunderland and Sunderland, Dame Dorothy Street. When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your trip in train stations like Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket and Edinburgh Gateway.

      Omio customers book a train from Sunderland   to Edinburgh Waverley   most frequently for this route.

      Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Sunderland and need to travel around 0.2 miles (319 m) from the city center to get to this train station.

      Passengers arriving in Edinburgh most often arrive at Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel around 0.4 miles (660 m) from this train station to the city center.

      When taking a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh, you can count on Lumo, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or Northern Rail for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Edinburgh from Sunderland and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
      The average number of trains departing Sunderland for Edinburgh is 1 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
      The earliest train for this trip departs from Sunderland at 5: 39 AM. The last train leaves from Sunderland at 5: 39 AM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Sunderland to Edinburgh and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

      Important Stations and Airports for this connection

      Sunderland
      Edinburgh
      Sunderland is the most popular Sunderland 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 Sunderland for your trip to Edinburgh.
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      Public transit options for Sunderland
      Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
      Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
      Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
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