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Compare train, coach and flight for Gillingham to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £219.
Distance: 412 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£84 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £219 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Sunderland
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Trains from Gillingham to Sunderland run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 17:24. The fastest train covers the 412 km distance in 5h 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £41
Distance 412 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 17:24 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £41
Train companies: Southeastern from Gillingham to Sunderland trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Sunderland from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
£93
Southeastern frequency
5 a day
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham to Sunderland can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £73, while the average price tends to be around £84.
The train journey from Gillingham to Sunderland covers a distance of 412 km and takes approximately 5h 13m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Gillingham to Sunderland is 412 km.
The first train from Gillingham to Sunderland leaves at 5:50.
The last train from Gillingham to Sunderland departs at 17:24.
Trains from Gillingham to Sunderland run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gillingham to Sunderland.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gillingham to Sunderland.
To get from Gillingham to Sunderland, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Gillingham to Sunderland.
The train station in Gillingham that goes to Sunderland is Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), and it arrives at Sunderland station (SUN).
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Sunderland is by coach, costing approximately £41.
Booking trains from Gillingham to Sunderland in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gillingham to Sunderland offers views of changing landscapes, including urban areas, countryside, and coastal scenes as you travel through regions like Kent, London, and the North East, though it may not be as picturesque as routes specifically known for scenic views.
A day trip from Gillingham to Sunderland is not feasible as the journey duration is 5h 13m. The distance is 412 km, with a frequency of 5 trips per day for trains.
A 2 to 3-day visit to Sunderland is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens, and Roker Beach, while also allowing time to enjoy local dining and shopping experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Gillingham to Sunderland.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Sunderland
Gillingham
Sunderland
The major train station for departures in Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gillingham (Kent) for your trip from Gillingham to Sunderland.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Gillingham (Kent)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
The major train station for arrivals in Sunderland is Sunderland. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sunderland for your journey to Sunderland from Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Sunderland
- 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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