The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN)
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £48
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £114
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 3 h 17 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 3 h 19 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 47
- Distance
- 384 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 47 trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN), including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
G80273+
TW02680019:30 3h32 London Kings Cross (KGX) 23:02 Sunderland station (SUN) £48 1 One-way 1 change
G80274+
TW03300020:03 3h45 London Kings Cross (KGX) 23:48 Sunderland station (SUN) £57 1 One-way 1 change
Y1485919:27 3h28 London Kings Cross (KGX) 22:55 Sunderland station (SUN) £60 1 One-way 0 changes
G80272+
TW04290019:00 3h47 London Kings Cross (KGX) 22:47 Sunderland station (SUN) £62 1 One-way 1 change
Y1485215:00 3h21 London Kings Cross (KGX) 18:21 Sunderland station (SUN) £65 1 One-way 0 changes
C0020711:00 3h17 London Kings Cross (KGX) 14:17 Sunderland station (SUN) £92 1 One-way 0 changes
Y1485113:00 3h17 London Kings Cross (KGX) 16:17 Sunderland station (SUN) £92 1 One-way 0 changes
G25678+
TW03300020:30 3h18 London Kings Cross (KGX) 23:48 Sunderland station (SUN) £103 1 One-way 1 change
Y1485215:00 3h21 London Kings Cross (KGX) 18:21 Sunderland station (SUN) £65 1 One-way 0 changes
Y1485717:00 3h22 London Kings Cross (KGX) 20:22 Sunderland station (SUN) £72 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 384 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 384 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 20:03 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
Frequently asked questions about your London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) trip
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Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02168 · GR075400+ P28712+ K01997 | On time 8:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h31 | 14:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
C02168 · GR075400+ TW021900+ K01997 | On time 8:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h41 | 14:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09304 · GR075300 · G80223+ TW024600 | 9:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 14:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05588 · GR075200+ P28722+ K01996 | 9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 15:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05588 · GR075200+ TW001500+ K01996 | 9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 15:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09303 · GR075100 · G80229+ TW016800 | 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 15:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05586 · GR075000+ P28729+ K01995 | 10:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 16:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05586 · GR075000+ TW020800+ K01995 | 10:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h59 | 16:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09302 · GR074900 · G80235+ TW022000 | 11:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 16:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
G08099+ TP036900+ G80238+ TW023300 | 11:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h52 | 17:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
GR074900 · G80235+ TW022000+ G08262 | 11:13 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 16:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05584 · GR074800+ P28738+ K01994 | 11:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h35 | 17:08 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05584 · GR074800+ TW024700+ K01994 | 11:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h45 | 17:18 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09301 · GR074700 · G80242+ TW001600 | 12:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 17:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
G08107 · G80244+ TP036800+ TW015700 | 12:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h52 | 18:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05582 · GR074600+ K01993+ P28746 | 12:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 18:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05582 · GR074600+ TW016900+ K01993 | 12:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 18:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09300 · GR074500 · G80246+ TW019500 | 13:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 18:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
G08111 · G80250+ TP036700+ TW020900 | 13:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h52 | 19:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05580 · GR074400+ TW022100+ K01992 | 13:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 19:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05580 · GR074400+ P28753+ K01992 | 13:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 19:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09299 · GR074300 · G80254+ TW024800 | On time 14:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 19:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
G08118 · G80256+ TP036600+ TW000400 | 14:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h52 | 20:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05578 · GR074200+ K01991+ P28761 | On time 14:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 20:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09298 · GR074100 · G80258+ TW017000 | On time 15:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 20:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
G08123 · G80261+ TP036500+ TW018400 | 15:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h52 | 21:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05576 · GR074000+ K01990+ P28769 | 15:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 21:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
GR074000+ C00203+ K01990+ TW021000 | 15:43 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h49 | 21:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
C00203+ GR074000+ P28769+ K01990 | On time 15:43 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h24 | 21:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09297 · GR073900 · G80265+ TW022200 | On time 16:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h47 | 21:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
G08129 · G80269+ TW023500+ TP036400 | 16:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h59 | 22:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05574 · GR073800+ P28773+ K01988 | On time 16:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h34 | 22:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N09296 · GR073700 · G80271+ TW014600 | On time 17:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h44 | 22:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
G08136+ TP036300 · G15811+ TW015900 | 17:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h53 | 23:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
N05572 · GR073600 · N09274+ TW017100 | 17:34 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h43 | 23:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
C02097+ TP036200 · G16232+ TW018500 | 17:37 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 5h55 | 23:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 3 changes | |
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) train
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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Sunderland station (SUN)
Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) trains use the London Kings Cross to Sunderland station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Sunderland station (SUN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to Sunderland from Sunderland city centre
Sunderland train station facilities and services
Sunderland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sunderland.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sunderland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sunderland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunderland: 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.
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