Edinburgh to Sunderland train with London North Eastern Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Sunderland

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 28

Cheapest price on Oct 28

€38

Average ticket price on Oct 28

€55

Fastest journey on Oct 28

1 h 59 m

Average journey duration on Oct 28

2 h 4 m

Trains on Oct 28

12

Distance

163 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Sunderland will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland without transferring at least once.

  • LumoG25682+Northern RailP28668
    8:26 AM2h34
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    11:00 AMSunderland station (SUN)
    €381One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02002+Tyne and Wear MetroTW036100
    7:30 AM2h15
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:45 AMSunderland station (SUN)
    €501One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02015+Tyne and Wear MetroTW025700
    8:30 AM2h16
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:46 AMSunderland station (SUN)
    €501One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG08180+Northern RailP28655
    8:00 AM2h01
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:01 AMSunderland station (SUN)
    €521One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02042+Tyne and Wear MetroTW028500
    6:30 AM2h15
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:45 AMSunderland station (SUN)
    €521One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Sunderland

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Trains from Edinburgh to Sunderland run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 1h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €7
Distance
163 km
Average train duration
1h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
€16
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 40m
First train
5:36 AM
Last train
10:31 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €7

Live departures

Edinburgh to Sunderland train times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CrossCountryW29862+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0256006:02 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h19
8:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02042+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0285006:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h15
8:45 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayG08175+Northern RailP286457:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h59
8:59 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
CrossCountryW29868+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0333007:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h18
9:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02002+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0361007:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h15
9:45 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayG08180+Northern RailP286558:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h01
10:01 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
CrossCountryW29873+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0399008:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h13
10:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
LumoG25682+Northern RailP286688:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
11:00 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
LumoG25682+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0416008:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h09
10:35 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02015+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0257008:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h16
10:46 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayG08186+Northern RailP286689:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h00
11:00 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer
CrossCountryG01148+Tyne and Wear MetroTW0302009:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h16
11:21 AM Sunderland station (SUN)1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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London North Eastern Railway as well as CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail and more offer trains services from Edinburgh to Sunderland.
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Edinburgh to Sunderland trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Sunderland from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

London North Eastern Railway

About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
€18
London North Eastern Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
€23
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about CrossCountry

Lumo

About
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Lumo Price
€16
Lumo frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included with all tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
2h 2m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€21
Transpennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
3h 16m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€46
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Edinburgh and Sunderland

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Edinburgh to Sunderland, you can count on London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail for the best way to get you to Sunderland. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Edinburgh and Sunderland and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Sunderland

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Sunderland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Sunderland can start from as little as €16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Sunderland is €38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Sunderland is 1h 40m to travel the 163 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Sunderland leaves at 5:36 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Edinburgh to Sunderland leaves at 10:31 PM.
There are 10 trains a day from Edinburgh to Sunderland which require at least one change with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Sunderland. Take the fast train with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express from Edinburgh to Sunderland.
A day trip to Sunderland from Edinburgh is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Sunderland including taking a bus, train, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Sunderland

Most Edinburgh to Sunderland trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Sunderland station pair, with some services arriving at Stadium of Light. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Sunderland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Edinburgh
Arrival train stations in Sunderland
Edinburgh WaverleyPrinces St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre

BusUk090 · 12m · €1 · every ~32 min

Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services

Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.

More about Edinburgh Waverley
Edinburgh GatewayEdinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GFWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre

Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainEdinburgh - Leven, Edinburgh - Perth, Edinburgh - Dundee, Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath, Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton, Edinburgh - Aberdeen, Edinburgh - Inverkeithing · 9m · €3 · every ~10 min
Bus100 · 27m · €2 · every ~30 min
12, 22A, 22 · 44m · €2 · every ~14 min
TramT50 · 24m · €4 · every ~30 min

Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services

Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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