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Trains from Watford Junction to Sunderland (SUN)

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22

train journeys
per day

227

miles (366 kms)

4hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

04:15 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Sunderland is approximately 227 miles (366 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 25 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Sunderland.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:15
    5 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    10:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:14
    5 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:01
    5 hrs 3 changes
    12:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    12:04
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    14:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:02
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:02
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    16:35
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:02
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    17:49
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:33
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:02
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    18:37
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:02
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:45
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    20:21
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:33
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    21:05
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:12
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    22:05
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:34
    4 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    22:52
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:42
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    23:22
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:45
    9 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    06:26
    Watford Junction
    Sunderland
    Watford Junction to Sunderland

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 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 Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Watford Junction and Sunderland

The travel time between Watford Junction and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction 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 04:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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

London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Sunderland.

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