The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£140
Average price
£162
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
6 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
466 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Sunderland will cost around £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bournemouth for Sunderland every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 466 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 5 m 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 Bournemouth to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 466 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£128 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Sunderland train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:15 Bournemouth | 7h06 | 11:21 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:56 Bournemouth | 6h37 | 14:33 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Sunderland
Distance 466 km |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 17:49 |
Train companies: LNER, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Sunderland trainsLNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Sunderland from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Sunderland train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- 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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