Trains from Manchester to Sunderland

Manchester to Sunderland train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Manchester (North West England) to Sunderland (North East England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

How long is the train?

On average, the journey takes approximately 3h08m by train covering a distance of 104 miles to get to Sunderland from Manchester. The duration may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Manchester to Sunderland train tickets

Manchester - Sunderland prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Sunderland by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Manchester - Sunderland: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Sunderland are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £28 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £46 for your train. Thus, you may save 39% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Sunderland trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Sunderland by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Sunderland to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Manchester - Sunderland train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Manchester Sunderland train ticket.

• When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Manchester to Sunderland? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average price for a Manchester Sunderland ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Manchester to Sunderland (one way journey).

• The price to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most train fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey