The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Sunderland takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Southend-on-Sea to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Sunderland train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Sunderland is 399.5 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Sunderland via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 48m.