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Compare coach and train for Rugby to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 282 km
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£100 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Rugby to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Sunderland trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:14 Rugby | 5h07 | 13:21 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Sunderland
Trains from Rugby to Sunderland run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 22:02 |
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FAQs: Rugby to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby 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 Rugby and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
- 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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