The cheapest and fastest trains from Falkirk to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£133
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falkirk to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falkirk to Sunderland will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
To travel from Falkirk to Sunderland you need to make at least 2 changes.
18:503h16Falkirk22:06Sunderland£761One-way2 changes
20:2010h06Falkirk6:26Sunderland£761One-way2 changes
18:202h46Falkirk21:06Sunderland£1171One-way2 changes
8:162h50Falkirk11:06Sunderland£1451One-way2 changes
9:192h47Falkirk12:06Sunderland£1451One-way2 changes
10:202h46Falkirk13:06Sunderland£1451One-way2 changes
11:202h46Falkirk14:06Sunderland£1451One-way2 changes
12:202h46Falkirk15:06Sunderland£1451One-way2 changes
13:202h46Falkirk16:06Sunderland£1451One-way2 changes
15:202h46Falkirk18:06Sunderland£1451One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Falkirk to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Falkirk 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 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £295.
Distance: 194 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£39 Average Price | £295 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Falkirk to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Falkirk to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:16 Falkirk | 2h50 | 11:06 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:19 Falkirk | 2h47 | 12:06 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:20 Falkirk | 2h46 | 13:06 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:20 Falkirk | 2h46 | 14:06 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:20 Falkirk | 2h46 | 15:06 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:20 Falkirk | 2h46 | 16:06 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:20 Falkirk | 2h47 | 17:07 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Falkirk to Sunderland
Trains from Falkirk to Sunderland run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 6:24 |
Last train 17:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: ScotRail from Falkirk to Sunderland trainsScotRail trains will get you between Falkirk 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: Falkirk to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:22 Saturday 06:30 - 20:22 Sunday 08:10 - 15:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative route is a long route using the subway under the rail tracks Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets can be accessed from the Taxi Rank side of the station building. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the turning circle outside the booking office on Platform 1
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 22:00 Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Short steep ramp onto platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative accessible route is via the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 13
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in the station car park at the entrance to Platform 1
- 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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