Preston to Sunderland by train
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Overview: trains from Preston to Sunderland
Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Sunderland, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Preston to Sunderland by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Sunderland aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Preston and Sunderland
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: AU$151.70
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
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Preston to Sunderland daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Sunderland on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 64 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
00:37: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:42: departure of last train Monday-Friday
06:13: departure of first train on weekends
19:41: departure of last train on weekends
Every 5 minutes: frequency of train departures
Train duration for trips from Preston to Sunderland
The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 7 minutes, crossing a total distance of 154 kilometres.
When do tickets between Preston and Sunderland go on sale?
Travellers can book train journeys between Preston and Sunderland 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.
Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Sunderland by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Sunderland.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Sunderland
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Sunderland? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Preston to Sunderland is 154 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is AU$151.70. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.
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