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Trains from Sunderland (SUN) to Inverness (INV)

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11

train journeys
per day

208

miles (336 kms)

5hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

05:39 / 19:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Sunderland (SUN) to Inverness (INV)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Sunderland and Inverness , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sunderland to Inverness is approximately 208 miles (336 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 8 mins.

Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, Lumo, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Sunderland and Inverness.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sunderland to Inverness. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 55 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Sunderland to Inverness

Journeys from Sunderland to Inverness Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:39
    6 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:06
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:08
    6 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:25
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:56
    6 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    14:15
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:09
    6 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    15:29
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:07
    5 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    17:02
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:32
    6 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:26
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:32
    6 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    20:07
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:09
    6 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    21:23
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:30
    7 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    22:43
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:07
    6 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    23:19
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:38
    14 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Sunderland
    Inverness
    Sunderland to Inverness

About Sunderland Station

Station name Sunderland (SUN)
Address Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3HP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Inverness Station

Station name Inverness (INV)
Address Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PY
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 20:30
Saturday 06:30 - 18:30
Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Sunderland and Inverness

The travel time between Sunderland and Inverness by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sunderland and Inverness vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:39, and the last train of the day leaves at 19:20.

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Amenities on trains between Sunderland and Inverness can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Sunderland & Inverness. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, Lumo, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Sunderland and Inverness.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Sunderland and Inverness, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.