What is the Sunderland to Inverness train price?

The lowest price available on this route is £490.97. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

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

Tickets for this route become available 3 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Sunderland to Inverness?

The fastest journey takes 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Sunderland to Inverness by train

Q: How far is the train trip from Sunderland to Inverness?

The total distance from Sunderland to Inverness is 336 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Sunderland to Inverness

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sunderland to Inverness, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:40 View journey

Last train 23:57 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 5hr 35m View journey

Distance (km) 336

Trains / day 16 View all

Cheapest journey £490.97 View journey

Avg journey time 8hr 7m

Train operators 9

Taking the train from Sunderland to Inverness

So you’re considering going from Sunderland to Inverness by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Sunderland and Inverness: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £490.97, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Sunderland to Inverness train schedule

The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:40.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:57.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:52.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:17.
16 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 32 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Sunderland to Inverness?

This journey covers a total of 336 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 5 hours and 35 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Sunderland and Inverness?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Inverness

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Inverness.

FAQs about the train journey from Sunderland to Inverness

Want to know more about your journey from Sunderland to Inverness? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.