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Trains from Watford Junction to Sunderland (SUN)

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21

train journeys
per day

227

miles (366 kms)

4hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

01:38 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Sunderland is approximately 227 miles (366 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 49 mins.

London Overground, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Sunderland.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    01:38
    8 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    10:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:15
    5 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    5 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    5 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:04
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:45
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    16:35
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    17:49
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:37
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:15
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    20:21
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    21:05
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:45
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    22:05
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:00
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    22:52
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:30
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    23:22
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:15
    10 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    06:26
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Watford Junction and Sunderland

The travel time between Watford Junction and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction & Sunderland. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Sunderland.

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