First train | 2:42 am | |
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Last train | 1:59 am | |
Departure station | Manchester | |
Arrival station | Sunderland | |
Journey time | From 2h 50m | |
Distance | 104 miles (168 km) | |
Frequency | 161 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $24.98 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
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The train from Manchester to Sunderland usually takes 4 hours 14 minutes on average to travel 168 km, although the quickest services can take as little as 2 hours 50 minutes. You can expect to find 161 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren't any direct services running between Manchester and Sunderland, you'll need to make 1 change on your way to Sunderland.
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