Rochester to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Sunderland takes 4h 53m 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.

4h 53m
Duration: 312 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Central Station

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4h 10m

£106–165

Rochester to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, 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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:28 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:28 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:28 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:44 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:28 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:28 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.