The average train between Sunderland and Ashford takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Ashford. 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 Sunderland and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Ashford at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Ashford? 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 Sunderland to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Ashford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Sunderland to Ashford train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Ashford train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Sunderland to Ashford train tickets online with Nexus Metro, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Sunderland and Ashford is 444.2 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a subway from Sunderland to Ashford International via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m.