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Outbound fromEdinburgh Gateway to Sunderland by train
It takes an average of 2h 32m to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 104 miles (168 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh Gateway to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £30.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:31 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh Gateway | |
| Arrival station | Sunderland | |
| Journey time | From 2h 19m | |
| Distance | 104 miles (168 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £30.80 | |
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Travelling from Edinburgh Gateway to Sunderland by train
Looking to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Sunderland by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 32 minutes to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Sunderland by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 19 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 104 miles (168 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Sunderland, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail to get to Sunderland. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Edinburgh Gateway to Sunderland in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £30.80.
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Gateway 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 Edinburgh Gateway 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.
Split your tickets
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