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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Inverness
Cheapest price
£140
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
5 h 32 m
Average duration
5 h 32 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 £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.
To travel from Sunderland to Inverness you need to make at least one change.
14:335h32Sunderland20:05Inverness£1401One-way1 change
- 14:335h32Sunderland20:05Inverness£1401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 336 km
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£81 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Inverness trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 14:33 Sunderland | 5h32 | 20:05 Inverness | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Inverness
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Trains from Sunderland to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 16:12. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 336 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 9m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 16:12 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: Scotrail, Northern Trains Limited from Sunderland to Inverness trainsScotrail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sunderland and Inverness from £32. 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Inverness
Most Sunderland to Inverness trains use the Sunderland to Inverness station pair. Use this guide to compare Sunderland and Inverness train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sunderland station do trains to Inverness 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.
Which Inverness station do trains from Sunderland arrive at?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. 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 Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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.
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