The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£290
Average price
£290
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Sunderland will cost around £290 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £290.
To travel from Gloucester to Sunderland you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Gloucester to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gloucester 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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: 343 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£123 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £95 Average Price |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gloucester to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:25 Gloucester | 4h36 | 12:01 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:45 Gloucester | 5h16 | 13:01 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:49 Gloucester | 5h12 | 14:01 Sunderland | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:54 Gloucester | 5h07 | 14:01 Sunderland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:49 Gloucester | 5h11 | 15:00 Sunderland | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Sunderland
Trains from Gloucester to Sunderland run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 343 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 343 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 17:49 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Gloucester to Sunderland trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Gloucester 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: Gloucester to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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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