The average train between Sunderland and Essex takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Essex. 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 every 2 hours between Sunderland and Essex. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Essex station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Sunderland to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Sunderland to Essex train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Essex is 365.5 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to White Notley via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 15m.