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Carlisle to Sunderland Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Carlisle to Sunderland, starting from AU$4.18 and averaging AU$4.18. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 56m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
05:57 2h 3m, Direct Carlisle	08:00 Sunderland		Find Tickets
06:32 2h 25m, Changes required Carlisle	08:57 Sunderland	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets
06:32 2h 27m, Changes required Carlisle	08:59 Sunderland		Find Tickets
06:57 2h 24m, Changes required Carlisle	09:21 Sunderland	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets
07:24 2h 21m, Changes required Carlisle	09:45 Sunderland	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets
07:24 2h 37m, Changes required Carlisle	10:01 Paris		Find Tickets

Carlisle to Sunderland Train Route Details

First train

05:57

Last train

22:02

Departure station

Carlisle

Arrival station

Sunderland

Journey time

1h 56m

Distance

100 km

Price

AU$4.18*

Train operators

Tyne & Wear Metro, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Sunderland

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Carlisle to Sunderland can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Carlisle to Sunderland for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Carlisle to Sunderland, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Carlisle to Sunderland ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Carlisle to Sunderland train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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