The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Sunderland will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 5 trains that leave Blackpool for Sunderland every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Blackpool to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 162 km
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£110 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Blackpool to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Sunderland trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:35 Blackpool | 4h58 | 09:33 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:44 Blackpool | 4h49 | 09:33 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 Blackpool | 4h41 | 09:36 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:19 Blackpool | 4h26 | 12:45 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackpool to Sunderland
Trains from Blackpool to Sunderland run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:06, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 02:06 |
Last train 20:17 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Blackpool to Sunderland trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Blackpool and Sunderland from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackpool to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blackpool and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Level access from Carlyle Avenue and 200 metre ramp footbridge links Ventnor Road to Carlyle Avenue near station entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Burlington Road West (Outside the Henson Hotel towards Preston) & (Outside the Big Blue Hotel towards Blackpool South) approximately 120 yards from the station.
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
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