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London to Sunderland by train
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First train08:02
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Last train20:00
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey3hr 13m
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Distance386 kilometres
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Trains per day17
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Avg. journey time3hr 28m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Sunderland by train
Fast trains from London to Sunderland take around 3 hours and 13 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 386 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Sunderland.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Sunderland?
Direct trains from London to Sunderland have been found.
We usually find around 13 direct trains on the route from London to Sunderland every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 29 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Sunderland?
The London to Sunderland train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 13 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Sunderland train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Sunderland is usually scheduled to depart London around 08:02 and the last train is around 20:00. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 07:06, and the last at 19:35.

What's the London to Sunderland train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Sunderland are $23.81.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $30 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $23. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Sunderland train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Sunderland by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Sunderland?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Sunderland, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- East Coast
- Grand Central
- Grand Central Railway
- London North Eastern Railway
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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