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Sunderland to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham New Street, starting from £47.90 and averaging £47.90. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 30m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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22:02
8h 54m, Changes required
Sunderland
06:56
+1
Birmingham New Street
Tyne & Wear MetroLNERTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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22:06
10h, Changes required
Sunderland
08:06
+1
Birmingham New Street
NorthernTransPennine ExpressLNERCrossCountry
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22:29
9h 59m, Changes required
Sunderland
08:28
+1
Birmingham New Street
NorthernTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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22:29
10h 59m, Changes required
Sunderland
09:28
+1
Birmingham New Street
NorthernCrossCountry
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23:57
8h 31m, Changes required
Sunderland
08:28
+1
Birmingham New Street
Tyne & Wear MetroTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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23:57
9h 31m, Changes required
Sunderland
09:28
+1
Paris
Tyne & Wear MetroCrossCountry
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Sunderland to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
23:57
Departure station
Departure station
Sunderland
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham New Street
Journey time
Journey time
3h 30m
Distance
Distance
273 km
Price
Price
£47.90*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Tyne & Wear Metro, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Sunderland to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Sunderland to Birmingham New Street 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%

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 Sunderland to Birmingham New Street, 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

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.

Sunderland to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.