The average train between Alton and Sunderland takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Alton to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Alton to Sunderland train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alton and Sunderland is 418.5 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Sunderland via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 17m.