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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland (SUN)

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24

train journeys
per day

101

miles (163 kms)

1hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 24 mins.

ScotRail, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 58 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    08:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:26
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    08:36
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 1 change
    09:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    10:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:30
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    10:36
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    11:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:30
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    12:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    13:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    14:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:30
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    14:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    15:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    16:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:30
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    16:35
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:00
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    17:01
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:30
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    17:49
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:00
    2 hrs 1 change
    18:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:30
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    18:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:07
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    19:05
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:34
    2 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    20:05
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Sunderland
    Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
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 Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley 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 Edinburgh Waverley & Sunderland. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Sunderland.

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