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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Inverness
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
8 h 26 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Inverness will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sunderland for Inverness every day 1 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 8 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 26 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 coach and train for Sunderland to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 336 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Inverness
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Trains from Sunderland to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 336 km |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 17:07 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Sunderland to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Sunderland and Inverness from £23. 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 Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Inverness
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- 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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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
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