The average train between Milton Keynes and Sunderland takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Milton Keynes to Sunderland train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Sunderland train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Sunderland train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Sunderland is 321 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Sunderland via London Euston, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 24m.