The average train between Maidstone and Sunderland takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidstone 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 every 4 hours between Maidstone and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Maidstone to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Sunderland train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Sunderland station.
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The distance between Maidstone and Sunderland is 423.9 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Sunderland via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 5h 38m.