The average train between Chelmsford and Sunderland takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Chelmsford to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Chelmsford to Sunderland train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Sunderland is 373.2 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Sunderland via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 23m.