The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Peterborough will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sunderland for Peterborough 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 270 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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 Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Peterborough 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 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 270 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£73 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Thursday 1 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:50 Sunderland | 3h58 | 08:48 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:12 Sunderland | 3h15 | 10:27 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Peterborough
Trains from Sunderland to Peterborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 06:46 |
Last train 20:48 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains from Sunderland to Peterborough trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Sunderland and Peterborough 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 Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Peterborough 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 Peterborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Peterborough
- 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 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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 Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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