It takes an average of 3h 54m to travel from Lincoln to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 121 miles (195 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Lincoln to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £26.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:43 | |
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Last train | 21:30 | |
Departure station | Lincoln | |
Arrival station | Sunderland | |
Journey time | From 2h 52m | |
Distance | 121 miles (195 km) | |
Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £26.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
If you want to travel from Lincoln to Sunderland by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Lincoln to Sunderland by train to take around 3 hours 54 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 52 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 9 trains per day running on this route, which spans 121 miles (195 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Sunderland. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Lincoln to Sunderland start from £26.10 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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The average journey time by train between Lincoln and Sunderland is 3 hours and 54 minutes, with around 9 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Lincoln to Sunderland is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Lincoln to Sunderland can start from as little as £26.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Lincoln to Sunderland. Travelling from Lincoln to Sunderland by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Lincoln to Sunderland leaves at 05:43. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Lincoln to Sunderland leaves at 21:30. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Lincoln to Sunderland cover a distance of around 121 miles (195 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Sunderland to Lincoln.
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