Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£76
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£152
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 58 m
Trains on 05 Sept
15
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Sunderland will cost around £152 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
To travel from Cambridge to Sunderland you need to make at least 3 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 317 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£85 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Sunderland:
A coach is £22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Sunderland costing on average £54.
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Sunderland costing on average £85.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Coach takes on average 9h 35m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (3h 32m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £85 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Sunderland trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 Cambridge | 4h44 | 10:59 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:57 Cambridge | 4h40 | 11:37 Sunderland | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:22 Cambridge | 4h15 | 11:37 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:19 Cambridge | 4h40 | 12:59 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:26 Cambridge | 4h33 | 13:59 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:26 Cambridge | 4h33 | 14:59 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:26 Cambridge | 4h33 | 15:59 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:26 Cambridge | 4h34 | 17:00 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:26 Cambridge | 4h33 | 17:59 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:26 Cambridge | 4h38 | 19:04 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:26 Cambridge | 4h38 | 20:04 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:26 Cambridge | 4h38 | 21:04 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:30 Cambridge | 4h34 | 22:04 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:29 Cambridge | 4h38 | 23:07 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:24 Cambridge | 13h00 | 9:24 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Cambridge to Sunderland run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:47. The fastest train covers the 317 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 317 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 20:47 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of Sunderland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sunderland trip today.
Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Glass-focused museum with exhibitions, demonstrations, and studio activity reflecting Sunderland’s industrial heritage and creative scene.
Volunteer-run museum at the restored station featuring vintage trams, buses, and transport displays. Best for engineering and family visits.
Long sandy seafront with promenade, cafés nearby, and broad views. Popular for walking, sea air, and classic coastal Sunderland scenes.
Seaside area north of Roker with beach, promenade, and open views. A relaxed place for walks and a local feel beyond the city centre.
Historic public park beside the museum and winter gardens. It offers flower beds, monuments, and a central green break in the city.
Panackelty is a North East comfort dish of layered potatoes, onions and corned beef or bacon, slowly baked. It is a long-standing Wearside home staple.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, often served with ham or stotties. It is a classic staple across Sunderland and the wider North East.
Stottie cake is a dense round North East bread, usually split and filled with ham and pease pudding. It is strongly associated with local working-class food culture.
Popular seafront seafood restaurant at Roker serving fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Well-known city centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Lively, dependable and good for casual meals.
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service. Comfortable setting close to the city centre.
Generally cheaper than London and many UK tourist cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and reasonably priced local transport.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

Most Cambridge to Sunderland trains use the Cambridge to Sunderland station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Sunderland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, 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: No.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, 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.
Sunderland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Sunderland.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sunderland: Parking.
Available at Sunderland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland: 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.
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