The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Sunderland will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dundee for Sunderland every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 20 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 coach and train for Dundee to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 200 km
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Live departures
Dundee to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Sunderland trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:41 Dundee | 4h20 | 09:01 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Sunderland
Trains from Dundee to Sunderland run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 19:34 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Dundee to Sunderland trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Dundee and Sunderland from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dundee to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee 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 Dundee and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- 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 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 the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- 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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