The average train between Sunderland and Tilbury takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Tilbury. 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 Tilbury. 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 Tilbury at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Tilbury? 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 Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Tilbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Sunderland to Tilbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Tilbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Sunderland to Tilbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Tilbury is 400 km. The road distance is 493 km.
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.