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Trains from Bolton (BON) to Sunderland (SUN)

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32

train journeys
per day

101

miles (163 kms)

3hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Bolton (BON) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Bolton and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bolton to Sunderland is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 37 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Sunderland.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bolton to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Bolton to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:25
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:49
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:47
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:26
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:31
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:25
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:31
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:49
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:25
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:38
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:37
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:49
    4 hrs 2 changes
    14:49
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:25
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:30
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:49
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:25
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:38
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:35
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:49
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    17:01
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:25
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:38
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    17:49
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:49
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:25
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    18:29
    Bolton
    Sunderland
    Bolton to Sunderland

About Bolton Station

Station name Bolton (BON)
Address Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bolton and Sunderland

The travel time between Bolton and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bolton and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bolton & Sunderland. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Sunderland.

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