The average train between Lille and Sunderland takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 4 times a day between Lille and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St. Pancras Int. and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lille 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 Lille to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Lille to Sunderland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Sunderland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Lille to Sunderland train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Lille and Sunderland is 560.9 km. The road distance is 715 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Sunderland via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 48m.