The average train between Strood and Sunderland takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood 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 Strood and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Strood 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 Strood to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Strood to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Strood to Sunderland train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Strood and Sunderland is 409.6 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 9m.