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Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Sunderland (SUN)

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21

train journeys
per day

197

miles (318 kms)

4hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 01:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

9

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge to Sunderland is approximately 197 miles (318 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 59 mins.

Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Lumo, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Sunderland.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:23
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:10
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:00
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    12:01
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:01
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    14:37
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:14
    4 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    14:49
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:53
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    4 hrs 3 changes
    16:35
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    17:49
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:14
    4 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    17:52
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:44
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    18:37
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:14
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    19:07
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:00
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:00
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    20:21
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:00
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    21:05
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:00
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    22:05
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:07
    4 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    22:52
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:00
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    23:07
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:00
    9 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    06:26
    Cambridge
    Sunderland
    Cambridge to Sunderland

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Cambridge and Sunderland

The travel time between Cambridge and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:09.

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Amenities on trains between Cambridge 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 Cambridge & Sunderland. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Lumo, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Sunderland.

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