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Trains from Birkenhead North (BKN) to Sunderland (SUN)

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17

train journeys
per day

124

miles (199 kms)

4hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

06:09 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Birkenhead North (BKN) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Birkenhead North and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkenhead North to Sunderland is approximately 124 miles (199 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 32 mins.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Grand Central, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkenhead North and Sunderland.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkenhead North to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Birkenhead North to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:24
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:34
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:24
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:24
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:24
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:24
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:24
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    17:01
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:24
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:24
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    18:37
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:19
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:24
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    21:05
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:24
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    22:05
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:24
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    22:52
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:19
    10 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    06:26
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:04
    9 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    08:30
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:34
    10 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    10:01
    Birkenhead North
    Sunderland
    Birkenhead North to Sunderland

About Birkenhead North Station

Station name Birkenhead North (BKN)
Address Birkenhead North station, Station Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7AZ
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:49 - 00:17
Tuesday 05:49 - 00:17
Wednesday 05:49 - 00:17
Thursday 05:49 - 00:17
Friday 05:49 - 00:17
Saturday 05:49 - 00:17
Sunday 07:49 - 00:17
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Sunderland Station

Station name Sunderland (SUN)
Address Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3HP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkenhead North and Sunderland

The travel time between Birkenhead North and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkenhead North and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:09, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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Amenities on trains between Birkenhead North and Sunderland can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkenhead North & Sunderland. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Grand Central, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkenhead North and Sunderland.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birkenhead North and Sunderland, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.