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Sunderland to Luton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Luton takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Luton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
309 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h
£107–157

Sunderland to Luton train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Luton. 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 Luton at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Luton? 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.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Luton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Luton via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.

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