The average train between Chatham and Sunderland takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chatham 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 Chatham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Chatham to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Chatham to Sunderland train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chatham and Sunderland is 412.2 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 18m.