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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Sunderland takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Central London 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.

4h 8m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain train London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 59m
£76–116

Central London to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Central London and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 14m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 31m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 31m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 24m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 1m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 1m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 4m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 7m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 7m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 31m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 31m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Grand Central Trains4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Central London to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Sunderland, England?

Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Sunderland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 23m.

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