The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Nuneaton
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Nuneaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Nuneaton will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sunderland for Nuneaton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 265 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 29 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 train and coach for Sunderland to Nuneaton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Nuneaton 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 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 265 km
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£77 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Nuneaton train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Nuneaton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:36 Sunderland | 4h32 | 12:08 Nuneaton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:32 Sunderland | 5h29 | 14:01 Nuneaton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Nuneaton
Trains from Sunderland to Nuneaton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: LNER, Northern Trains Limited from Sunderland to Nuneaton trainsLNER, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sunderland and Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Nuneaton
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 21:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:30-21:30 and Sunday 08:30-21:30. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 (operated by a RADAR key) and Platform 6/7. A RADAR key is available from the Information Office next door to the toilet on Platform 1. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Saturday 06:00-23:00 and Sunday 08:00-23:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On site at the front of the station.
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