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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Sunderland will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave Inverness 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 336 km distance in an average of 6 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 25 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 train, coach and flight for Inverness to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 336 km
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Live departures
Inverness to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:36 Inverness | 6h25 | 11:01 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:42 Inverness | 6h03 | 14:45 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Sunderland
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Trains from Inverness to Sunderland run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 336 km |
Average train duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 17:07 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Inverness to Sunderland trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Inverness and Sunderland from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Sunderland
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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