The average train between Ashford and Sunderland takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Ashford 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 Ashford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Ashford to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from King's Cross station.
Ashford to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Ashford to Sunderland train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ashford and Sunderland is 391 km. The road distance is 482 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 39m.