Sunderland to Birmingham train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£79

Average price

£142

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

3 h 57 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

272 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sunderland to Birmingham will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Sunderland for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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.

CrossCountry
07:123h55
Sunderland
11:07Birmingham
£791One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
17:073h59
Sunderland
21:06Birmingham
£1291One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
11:073h59
Sunderland
15:06Birmingham
£1641One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
09:093h57
Sunderland
13:06Birmingham
£1671One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
19:084h00
Sunderland
23:08Birmingham
£1681One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Sunderland to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £54.

Distance: 271 km

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Coach

£113

Average Price

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sunderland to Birmingham

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Trains from Sunderland to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance
271 km
Average train duration
3h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£54
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
3h 40m
First train
05:47
Last train
19:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17

Train companies: CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains Sunderland to Birmingham

For as little as £64 you can travel by train to Birmingham from Sunderland with CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3). Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Birmingham from Sunderland you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Sunderland to Birmingham train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
  • Cheapest Price: £64

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