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Outbound fromSunderland to Aberdeen by train
It takes an average of 5h 34m to travel from Sunderland to Aberdeen by train, over a distance of around 157 miles (253 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Sunderland to Aberdeen and tickets for this journey start from £54.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:29 | |
| Departure station | Sunderland | |
| Arrival station | Aberdeen | |
| Journey time | From 4h 40m | |
| Distance | 157 miles (253 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £54.40 | |
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Taking the train from Sunderland to Aberdeen in 4 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Sunderland to Aberdeen? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 34 minutes to travel the 157 miles (253 km) from Sunderland to Aberdeen by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 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 Aberdeen. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Sunderland to Aberdeen in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £54.40. 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 Aberdeen by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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