The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN)
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
70
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 £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 70 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Sunderland station (SUN) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £117.
Distance: 384 km
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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 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C41084+ TW009500 | 15:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h17 | 18:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11900+ G93404 | On time 15:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h34 | 19:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41087+ TW003400 | 16:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h47 | 19:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08181+ TW003400 | 16:13 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h34 | 19:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08181+ G93413 | 16:13 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h54 | 20:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41090+ TW004000 | On time 16:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 20:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41090+ G93413 | On time 16:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h37 | 20:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C14506 | On time 17:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h24 | 20:24 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41091+ TW007100 | On time 17:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 20:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41094+ TW008500 | On time 17:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 21:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C40995+ TW009600 | 17:34 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h43 | 21:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C40995+ G93421 | 17:34 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h33 | 21:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41097+ TW003000 | On time 18:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 21:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41100+ TW012800 | On time 18:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 22:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41103+ G93427 | On time 18:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h34 | 22:07 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C14510 | On time 19:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h24 | 22:24 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08213+ TW005100 | 19:20 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 22:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41006+ TW007200 | 19:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h47 | 23:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C40999+ TW009700 | 19:34 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 4h14 | 23:48 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
C08165+ G93299 | On time 05:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h14 | 08:59 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41040+ Y26071 | On time 06:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h31 | 10:01 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11878+ G90784 | 06:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h50 | 10:23 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41046+ G93323 | On time 07:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 11:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11880+ G90790 | On time 07:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h51 | 11:24 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C14499 | 08:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h37 | 11:37 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41049+ TW024300 | 08:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 11:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41050+ G93333 | 08:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 12:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41050+ TW055500 | 08:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 11:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11882+ G90795 | On time 08:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h50 | 12:23 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11882+ TW057600 | 08:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h48 | 12:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41053+ TW059700 | 09:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 12:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41058+ G93341 | 09:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 13:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41058+ TW064100 | 09:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 12:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11884+ TW019100 | 09:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h48 | 13:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11884+ G90799 | On time 09:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h51 | 13:24 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41110+ TW021300 | On time 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 13:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08164+ G93353 | On time 10:15 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h45 | 14:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08164+ TW021300 | On time 10:15 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 13:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41060+ TW022900 | 10:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 13:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41060+ G93353 | 10:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 14:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11886+ TW055600 | 10:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h46 | 14:19 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11886+ G90804 | 10:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h50 | 14:23 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C07115 | On time 11:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h17 | 14:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41062+ TW057700 | 11:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 14:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41065+ TW058900 | 11:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 14:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41065+ G93364 | 11:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 15:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11888+ G90810 | 11:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h50 | 15:23 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11888+ TW064200 | 11:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h48 | 15:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41115+ TW019200 | On time 12:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 15:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08155+ G93372 | On time 12:14 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h46 | 16:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08155+ TW019200 | On time 12:14 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h31 | 15:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41070+ TW020200 | On time 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 15:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41070+ G93372 | On time 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 16:00 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C07119 | On time 13:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h17 | 16:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41072+ TW055700 | On time 13:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 16:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41076+ TW056900 | On time 13:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 16:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41076+ Y26001 | On time 13:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h31 | 17:01 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11893+ G90818 | On time 13:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h51 | 17:24 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11893+ TW016900 | 13:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h48 | 17:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C41116+ TW064700 | On time 14:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 17:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08169+ TW064700 | On time 14:15 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h30 | 17:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C08169+ G93390 | On time 14:15 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 17:59 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11934+ TW018100 | On time 14:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 17:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y11934+ G93390 | On time 14:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h29 | 17:59 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C14503 | 15:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h21 | 18:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41081+ TW023100 | On time 15:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 18:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 384 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 384 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 06:48 |
Last train 19:27 |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo, East Midlands Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) trainsGrand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Sunderland station (SUN) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Sunderland station (SUN) 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 station (SUN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Sunderland station (SUN)
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- 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.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- 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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