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Sunderland to Tilbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Tilbury takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. 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.

5h 2m
Duration
307 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 41m
£104–153

Sunderland to Tilbury train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Tilbury. 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 Tilbury at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c10h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 24m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 306.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Tilbury, 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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