The average train between Canterbury and Sunderland takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Canterbury to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Canterbury to Sunderland train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Canterbury and Sunderland is 435.3 km. The road distance is 562 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 23m.