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Outbound fromSunderland to Meadowhall by train
It takes an average of 3h 45m to travel from Sunderland to Meadowhall by train, over a distance of around 103 miles (165 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Sunderland to Meadowhall and tickets for this journey start from £16.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:05 | |
| Departure station | Sunderland | |
| Arrival station | Meadowhall | |
| Journey time | From 2h 32m | |
| Distance | 103 miles (165 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Sunderland to Meadowhall in 2 hours 32 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Sunderland to Meadowhall? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 45 minutes to travel the 103 miles (165 km) from Sunderland to Meadowhall by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 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, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to Meadowhall. 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 Meadowhall in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £16.20. 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 Meadowhall by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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