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Outbound fromNewport (South Wales) to Sunderland by train
It takes an average of 7h 32m to travel from Newport (South Wales) to Sunderland by train, over a distance of around 239 miles (384 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Newport (South Wales) to Sunderland and tickets for this journey start from £63.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:03 | |
| Departure station | Newport (South Wales) | |
| Arrival station | Sunderland | |
| Journey time | From 5h 48m | |
| Distance | 239 miles (384 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £63.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Newport (South Wales) to Sunderland in 5 hours 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Newport (South Wales) to Sunderland? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 32 minutes to travel the 239 miles (384 km) from Newport (South Wales) to Sunderland by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 30 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, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Sunderland. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Newport (South Wales) to Sunderland in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £63.70. 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 Sunderland by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Newport (South Wales) to Sunderland
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