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Find best prices from Sunderland to Birmingham

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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NZD 73.70
Sun2Nov
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NZD 110.32
Mon3Nov
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NZD 61.50
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NZD 56.66
Wed5Nov
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NZD 54.13
Thu6Nov
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NZD 67.83
Fri7Nov
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NZD 110.32
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Sunderland to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham, starting from NZD 54.13 and averaging NZD 114.73. The entire journey takes no more than 5h 17m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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20:33
11h 33m, Changes required
Sunderland
08:06
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Birmingham New Street
Tyne & Wear MetroNorthernTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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21:02
11h 4m, Changes required
Sunderland
08:06
+1
Birmingham New Street
Tyne & Wear MetroLNERTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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22:29
9h 59m, Changes required
Sunderland
08:28
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Birmingham New Street
NorthernLNERCrossCountry
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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 MetroLNERCrossCountry
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23:57
9h 31m, Changes required
Sunderland
09:28
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Paris
Tyne & Wear MetroCrossCountry
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Sunderland to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
08:45
Last train
Last train
23:57
Departure station
Departure station
Sunderland
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
5h 17m
Distance
Distance
273 km
Price
Price
NZD 54.13*
Train operators
Train operators
Tyne & Wear Metro, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Sunderland to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

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 Sunderland to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.
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 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Sunderland to Birmingham, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

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 Sunderland to Birmingham 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

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Sunderland to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Sunderland to Birmingham 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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