The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN)
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 163 km
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 14:07. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 14:07 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) trainsLNER, Lumo, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Sunderland station (SUN) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Sunderland station (SUN) 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 station (SUN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Sunderland station (SUN)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 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

