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Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Sunderland (SUN)

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1

train journeys
per day

249

miles (400 kms)

12hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

23:54 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

1

route

Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 1 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Bay and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 1 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Bay to Sunderland is approximately 249 miles (400 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 12hrs 7 mins.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Sunderland.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Bay to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 12hrs 7 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Bay to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:54
    12 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Cardiff Bay
    Sunderland
    Cardiff Bay to Sunderland

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
Address Cardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
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 Cardiff Bay and Sunderland

The travel time between Cardiff Bay and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 12hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 12hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Bay and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 1 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 23:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Bay 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 Cardiff Bay & Sunderland. owever, there are 1 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Sunderland.

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