The average train between Central London and Sunderland takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Central London and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 3:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Central London to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Central London to Sunderland train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Central London to Sunderland train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Central London and Sunderland is 386.1 km. The road distance is 466 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.
