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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Sunderland by train
It takes an average of 5h 54m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 169 miles (272 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £36.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:47 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Sunderland | |
| Journey time | From 3h 25m | |
| Distance | 169 miles (272 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £36.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
About the train journey from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
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The train from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland usually takes 5 hours 54 minutes on average to travel 169 miles (272 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 3 hours 25 minutes. You can expect to find 34 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Sunderland, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £36.10. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham New Street to Sunderland is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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