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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Oct 25
$38
Average ticket price on Oct 25
$61
Fastest journey on Oct 25
4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 25
4 h 36 m
Trains on Oct 25
13
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Manchester will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Sunderland to Manchester without transferring at least 3 times.
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C01962Trains from Sunderland to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Sunderland to Manchester.
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, October 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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TW057900+ G16014 · TP158100 · C24400 | On time 5:51 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 5h01 | 10:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C31758+ W84904 | On time 8:23 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h59 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C31770+ W84910 | On time 10:32 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h50 | 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C31774+ W84913 | On time 11:32 AM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h50 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C31780+ W84914 | On time 12:33 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h49 | 4:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C31784+ W84919 | On time 1:32 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h50 | 5:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C31788+ W84921 | On time 2:33 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h49 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C31798+ W84925 | On time 3:32 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h50 | 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C31804+ W84875 | On time 4:33 PM Sunderland station (SUN) | 3h51 | 8:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
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Service may be included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common for good service. Round up or add a little for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sunderland to Manchester trains use the Sunderland to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Sunderland and Manchester 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.
Stadium of Light is 1 km from Sunderland city centre. Public transport options include:
Stadium of Light has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stadium of Light.
ATMs are available at Stadium of Light.
Available at Stadium of Light: WC.
Available at Stadium of Light: Bike Parking.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, 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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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