The average train between Margate and Sunderland takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Margate to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Margate to Sunderland train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Margate and Sunderland is 433 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 7m.