The average train between Sunderland and Kent takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Kent at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Kent? 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 Kent. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Sunderland to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Sunderland to Kent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Sunderland and Kent is 430 km. The road distance is 555 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Lenham via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 51m.