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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Sunderland takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h. 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.

4h 31m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Central London to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Central London and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 20m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 58m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 20m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes
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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: 289.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

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.

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