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Trains from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland (SUN)

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18

train journeys
per day

169

miles (272 kms)

3hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

06:03 / 22:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham New Street and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland is approximately 169 miles (272 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 18 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Sunderland.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham New Street to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    10:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:19
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    11:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    12:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:30
    4 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    12:37
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    13:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    14:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    15:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    16:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    17:01
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:30
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    17:49
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:03
    3 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    18:00
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:03
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    19:05
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:03
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    20:05
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:03
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    21:05
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:03
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    22:05
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:27
    3 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    23:07
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    21:03
    9 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    06:26
    Birmingham New Street
    Sunderland
    Birmingham New Street to Sunderland

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Birmingham New Street and Sunderland

The travel time between Birmingham New Street and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham New Street and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:59.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham New Street 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 Birmingham New Street & Sunderland. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Sunderland.

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