The average train between Croydon and Sunderland takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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 Croydon and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Croydon to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Croydon to Sunderland train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Croydon and Sunderland is 400.8 km. The road distance is 471 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.
