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Outbound fromBury St Edmunds to Sunderland by train
It takes an average of 5h 12m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 202 miles (326 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £39.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:29 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Sunderland | |
| Journey time | From 4h 27m | |
| Distance | 202 miles (326 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £39.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
How to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Sunderland by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Sunderland? Look no further.
You'll usually find 5 trains per day running between Bury St Edmunds and Sunderland, which usually take 5 hours 12 minutes to complete the 202 miles (326 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Sunderland by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Sunderland start from £39.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Sunderland? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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