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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$48
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$48
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h
Trains on Sep 20
6
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Glasgow will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Sunderland to Glasgow without transferring at least 2 times.
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W85180Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 $24, while a flight costs an average of $452.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $452 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Sunderland to Glasgow:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average $66.
A bus is $429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Glasgow costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
The journey is about 21m faster (2h 52m by train vs 3h 13m by car) and roughly $36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 vs $102). 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 Sunderland to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C01953+ TW058600+ W33734 | Delayed 8:13 AM 8:32 AMSunderland station (SUN) | 3h29 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
TW043500+ C31916+ W85169 | On time 8:47 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h55 | 12:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C31768+ W33515 | On time 9:31 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h37 | 1:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80202+ TW049300+ W33515 | Delayed 9:14 AM 9:35 AMSunderland station (SUN) | 3h33 | 1:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
P28662 · C31946+ W85181 | On time 10:55 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h44 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C31777+ W33379 | On time 11:32 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h28 | 3:00 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
C31781+ W33738 | On time 12:33 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h31 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
C31739+ TW015300+ W85171 | 8:09 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 4h45 | 12:54 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sunderland to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $13 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 35m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sunderland to Glasgow trains use the Sunderland to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Sunderland and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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