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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Sunderland (SUN)

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22

train journeys
per day

157

miles (253 kms)

3hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Sunderland is approximately 157 miles (253 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 30 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Sunderland.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:06
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:09
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:40
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:09
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:06
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:12
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    16:35
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:01
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:38
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    17:49
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:07
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    18:00
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:12
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    18:37
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:06
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    19:05
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:07
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:12
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    20:21
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:13
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    21:05
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:11
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    22:05
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:10
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    23:07
    Leicester
    Sunderland
    Leicester to Sunderland

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
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 Leicester and Sunderland

The travel time between Leicester and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Leicester 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 Leicester & Sunderland. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Sunderland.

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