Travelling by train from Cambridge to Sunderland

Ready to travel from Cambridge to Sunderland by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Cambridge to Sunderland

Getting from Cambridge to Sunderland by rail typically costs CA$144.30, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Cambridge to Sunderland

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Cambridge to Sunderland:

  • 05:55 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:02 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:44 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:20 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 52 minutes from Cambridge toward Sunderland.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 22 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Cambridge to Sunderland

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 58 minutes, spanning 318 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Cambridge and Sunderland?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Cambridge and Sunderland 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Cambridge 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Cambridge to Sunderland by train?

The trip from Cambridge to Sunderland covers a distance of 318 kilometres.

How much does the train from Cambridge to Sunderland cost?

The lowest fare on this route is CA$144.30. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Cambridge to Sunderland train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 3 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Sunderland?

The fastest jouney takes 3 hours and 58 minutes.