Sunderland to Kings Cross Trains

Sunderland to Kings Cross trains

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The average train between Sunderland and Kings Cross takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Kings Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration: 279 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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3h 20m

£95–138

Sunderland to Kings Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Kings Cross. 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 Kings Cross at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

2:33 PM → 5:58 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:07 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 6:58 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 7:14 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:19 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 1:56 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Kings Cross? 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.

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Kings Cross, Greater London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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