The average train between Rochester and Sunderland takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 Rochester and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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 Rochester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Rochester to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Rochester to Sunderland train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Rochester and Sunderland is 410.8 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 4m.