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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
5 h 33 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Sunderland will cost around £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham for Sunderland every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 412 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Gillingham to Sunderland train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Sunderland trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 Gillingham | 5h33 | 09:33 Sunderland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Sunderland
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Trains from Gillingham to Sunderland run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £199 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 412 km distance in 5h 33m.
Distance 412 km |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £199 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 18:28 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Gillingham to Sunderland trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Sunderland from £199. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gillingham to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Sunderland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Sunderland
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. Step free access direct to Platform 3 via side entrance off Railway Street. Stepped access from main entrance via station footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platforms 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
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