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Explore cheap prices from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

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

£27.20

Sat31May

£27.20

Sun1Jun

£23.80

Mon2Jun

£27.20

Tue3Jun

£27.20

Wed4Jun

£27.20

Thu5Jun

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Fri6Jun

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Manchester Airport to Sunderland train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester Airport to Sunderland, starting from £23.80 and averaging £28.40. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 9m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Sat, May 31
From £27.20
Sun, Jun 1
From £27.20
Mon, Jun 2
From £23.80
Tue, Jun 3
From £27.20
Wed, Jun 4
From £27.20
Thu, Jun 5
From £27.20
Fri, Jun 6

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
01:13 Manchester Airport	09:16 Sunderland	8h 3m, No direct	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets
05:43 Manchester Airport	10:01 Sunderland	4h 18m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:48 Manchester Airport	10:01 Sunderland	4h 13m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:03 Manchester Airport	10:57 Sunderland	4h 54m, No direct	Tyne & Wear Metro	Find Tickets
06:03 Manchester Airport	11:01 Sunderland	4h 58m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:48 Manchester Airport	11:01 Paris	4h 13m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester Airport to Sunderland train route details

First train

01:13

Last train

22:48

Departure station

Manchester Airport

Arrival station

Sunderland

Journey time

4h 9m

Distance

113 miles

Price

£23.80*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Tyne & Wear Metro, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Sunderland

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester Airport to Sunderland during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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 travelling from Manchester Airport to Sunderland, 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%

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 Manchester Airport to Sunderland ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Manchester Airport to Sunderland more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Airport to Sunderland 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:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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