How much is the train ticket from Carlisle to Sunderland?

The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to Sunderland start from $12. The average price for this train route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Sunderland?

The average train ride duration from Carlisle to Sunderland is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 62 miles (100 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators service the Carlisle to Sunderland route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Carlisle to Sunderland?

The earliest train departs from Carlisle to Sunderland at 7:24am. And the latest train departs at 8:09pm.

Train Carlisle to Sunderland from $11

Next train departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Sunderland on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:24am	Carlisle	2h 37m	10:01am	Sunderland	Cheapest
Train	8:09pm	Carlisle	1h 56m	10:05pm	Sunderland	Fastest
Train	8:20am	Carlisle	2h 16m	10:36am	Sunderland	No tags
Train	8:50am	Carlisle	2h 10m	11:00am	Sunderland	No tags
Train	9:52am	Carlisle	2h 9m	12:01pm	Sunderland	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:16 AM GMT.

Get from Carlisle to Sunderland

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

62 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at $12

Northern Carlisle Sunderland recent customer reviews

the services of Sam

Oluwaseun Jamiu A.

April 15, 2024

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to Sunderland by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Carlisle to Sunderland?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to Sunderland start from $12. The average price for this train route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Sunderland?
The average train ride duration from Carlisle to Sunderland is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 62 miles (100 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators service the Carlisle to Sunderland route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Carlisle to Sunderland?
The earliest train departs from Carlisle to Sunderland at 7:24am. And the latest train departs at 8:09pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/10

No data

12/11

$11

Today

$17

12/13

$11

12/14

No data

12/15

$11

12/16

$11

12/17

$12

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Sunderland was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlisle to Sunderland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $35 for a train ticket from Carlisle to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-12-13.