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Outbound fromAberdeen to Sunderland by train
It takes an average of 5h 58m to travel from Aberdeen to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 157 miles (253 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Aberdeen to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £29.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:35 | |
| Departure station | Aberdeen | |
| Arrival station | Sunderland | |
| Journey time | From 4h 45m | |
| Distance | 157 miles (253 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Aberdeen to Sunderland in 4 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Aberdeen to Sunderland? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 58 minutes to travel the 157 miles (253 km) from Aberdeen to Sunderland by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 12 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail to Sunderland. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Aberdeen to Sunderland in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £29.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Sunderland by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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