Cheap train tickets from London to Sunderland
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Sunderland will cost around £ 148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 74.
Train schedule London to Sunderland
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Fastest train times from London to Sunderland
Fastest Journey
3 h 19 m
Average
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
387 km
Of the 17 trains that leave London for Sunderland every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 387 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 50 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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Overview: Train from London to Sunderland
 | Distance | 239 miles (386 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 33 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £40 (€46) |
 | Train frequency | 4 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Grand Central Trains or London North Eastern Railway |
Trains from London to Sunderland cover the 239 miles (386 km) long route taking on average 3 h 33 min with our travel partners like Grand Central Trains or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £40, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £19. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Sunderland.
Trains from London to Sunderland
The best route between these two cities is the Grand Central Railway service departing from Kings Cross. This is a punctual and efficient service which typically takes 3.5 hours from London to Sunderland. Trains leave hourly during the day but less frequently in the evenings and at the weekend. The first direct train on a weekday morning is around 09.00 a.m. with the last train at night departing just after 08.00 p.m.
Which train companies go from London to Sunderland?
Grand Central Trains as well as Virgin Trains services both run direct from London Kings Cross to Sunderland station.
How long is the train from London to Sunderland?
The average journey time for trains running from London to Sunderland is about 3.5 hours. This can vary depending on if travellers have to change trains and what time of day they are travelling.
When are the first and last trains of the day from London to Sunderland?
The first direct service from London to Sunderland is just after 8am, the last direct service of the day is about 8pm. Travellers can also get from London to Sunderland earlier or later by choosing to change trains part way through the journey, although this takes considerably longer.
Where do trains from London to Sunderland depart from and arrive to?
All direct services from London depart from Kings Cross station, trains arrive into the main Sunderland Station.
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Which train station in London goes to Sunderland? Which train station do I come into Sunderland from London?
When taking the train from London to Sunderland, you can choose to depart from train stations like London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross. Your route can end in train stations such as Sunderland and Sunderland, Dame Dorothy Street.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from London Victoria and arrive in Sunderland.
Where is the train station in London to go to Sunderland? Where is the train station in Sunderland located?
Passengers board their train most frequently from London Victoria and travel around 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Sunderland and need to travel approximately 0.1 miles (116 m) from the train station to the city centre in Sunderland.
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Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus 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
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
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