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The average train between Milton Keynes and Sunderland takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. 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.

4h 33m
Duration
329 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Milton Keynes to Sunderland train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes 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.

Map of how to get from Milton Keynes to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 329.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Sunderland via London Euston, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 30m.

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