The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Sunderland takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Sunderland station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Hemel Hempstead to Sunderland train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Hemel Hempstead to Sunderland train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Sunderland train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Sunderland is 355.8 km. The road distance is 489 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.