4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Edinburgh will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 7 trains that leave Sunderland for Edinburgh every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
20:332h06Sunderland22:39Edinburgh£241One-way0 changes
8:062h02Sunderland10:08Edinburgh£311One-way0 changes- 7:312h07Sunderland9:38Edinburgh£331One-way0 changes
- 9:322h01Sunderland11:33Edinburgh£331One-way0 changes
- 9:062h02Sunderland11:08Edinburgh£341One-way0 changes
- 9:322h01Sunderland11:33Edinburgh£331One-way0 changes
- 9:312h02Sunderland11:33Edinburgh£361One-way0 changes
- 9:062h02Sunderland11:08Edinburgh£341One-way0 changes
- 8:312h02Sunderland10:33Edinburgh£351One-way0 changes
- 8:062h02Sunderland10:08Edinburgh£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sunderland to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £90.
Distance: 163 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £306 Average Price |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sunderland to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P28640+G66982 | On time 9:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h01 | 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
 TW030800+G80199 | On time 9:23 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h10 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| TW032400+G01060 | On time 12:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h10 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| TW035400+G80216 | On time 12:23 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h04 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C31781+G80216 | On time 12:33 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1h54 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
TW036700+ W85816 | On time 12:36 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h23 | 14:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P28684+G01062 | On time 12:55 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h15 | 15:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| TW039000+G01062 | On time 13:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2h10 | 15:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| 7:31 Sunderland | 2h07 | 9:38 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Edinburgh
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Trains from Sunderland to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 22:33 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Sunderland to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sunderland and Edinburgh from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sunderland to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Edinburgh
Most Sunderland to Edinburgh trains use the Sunderland to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Sunderland and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sunderland station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Sunderland from Sunderland city centre
Sunderland train station facilities and services
Sunderland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sunderland.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sunderland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sunderland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland: 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.
Getting to Stadium of Light from Sunderland city centre
Stadium of Light is 1 km from Sunderland city centre. Public transport options include:
Stadium of Light train station facilities and services
Stadium of Light has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stadium of Light.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Stadium of Light.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stadium of Light: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stadium of Light: Bike Parking.
Getting to Seaburn from Sunderland city centre
Seaburn is 2 km from Sunderland city centre. Public transport options include:
Seaburn train station facilities and services
Seaburn has practical services for this route, including Dining, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Seaburn.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Seaburn: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Seaburn: Bike Parking.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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: 2, 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: No.
Getting to Brunstane from Edinburgh city centre
Brunstane is 6 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Brunstane train station facilities and services
Brunstane has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Brunstane.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brunstane: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Brunstane: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brunstane: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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