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It takes an average of 8h 38m to travel from Cardiff Central to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 248 miles (400 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £104 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:47 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Sunderland | |
| Journey time | From 6h 2m | |
| Distance | 248 miles (400 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £104 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Sunderland in 6 hours 2 minutes
If you want to travel from Cardiff Central to Sunderland by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cardiff Central to Sunderland by train to take around 8 hours 38 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 6 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 248 miles (400 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Sunderland. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Cardiff Central to Sunderland start from £104.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Sunderland?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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