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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£39
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£90
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
3 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
3 h 25 m
Trains on 15 Oct
24
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Sunderland will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 24 trains from London to Sunderland, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 387 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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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TW026800
Y14852
Y14859
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C31851
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TW041700
Y14852
Y14857
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TW034800
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TW041700
Y14859Trains from London to Sunderland run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 387 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 387 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 23:00 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
The table below shows live departures for London to Sunderland trains for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y14859 | On time 19:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h28 | 22:55 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80273+ TW026800 | 19:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 23:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C02105+ TW031300 | On time 19:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h59 | 23:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80274+ TW033000 | 20:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h45 | 23:48 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G25678+ TW033000 | On time 20:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h18 | 23:48 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80205+ TW033400 | 8:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 11:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80209+ TW034800 | 8:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 11:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C02000+ TW037200 | 8:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h48 | 12:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80211+ TW040000 | 9:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h42 | 12:45 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80215+ TW041700 | 9:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h27 | 12:57 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C02036+ TW027500 | 9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h48 | 13:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y14852 | 15:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h21 | 18:21 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80247+ TW032100 | 15:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 18:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80251+ TW033700 | 15:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 19:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C01984+ TW035100 | 15:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 19:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
C01943+ TW039600 | 16:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h47 | 19:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80257+ TW040800 | 16:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 20:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80147+ TW042800 | 16:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 20:17 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
Y14857 | 17:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h22 | 20:22 Sunderland station (SUN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80259+ TW029600 | 17:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h44 | 20:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80263+ TW030700 | 17:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 21:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80148+ TW033800 | 17:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h59 | 21:32 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80148+ C24637+ G89369 | 17:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h57 | 21:30 Sunderland station (SUN) | 2 changes | |
G80266+ TW035900 | 18:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h47 | 21:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80268+ TW037600 | 18:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h32 | 22:02 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80185+ C31851 | 18:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h45 | 22:30 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
G80272+ TW042900 | 19:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h47 | 22:47 Sunderland station (SUN) | 1 change | |
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Main city museum covering Sunderland’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to the city and region.
Glass-focused museum with exhibitions, demonstrations, and studio activity reflecting Sunderland’s industrial heritage and creative scene.
Volunteer-run museum at the restored station featuring vintage trams, buses, and transport displays. Best for engineering and family visits.
Long sandy seafront with promenade, cafés nearby, and broad views. Popular for walking, sea air, and classic coastal Sunderland scenes.
Seaside area north of Roker with beach, promenade, and open views. A relaxed place for walks and a local feel beyond the city centre.
Historic public park beside the museum and winter gardens. It offers flower beds, monuments, and a central green break in the city.
Panackelty is a North East comfort dish of layered potatoes, onions and corned beef or bacon, slowly baked. It is a long-standing Wearside home staple.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury paste, often served with ham or stotties. It is a classic staple across Sunderland and the wider North East.
Stottie cake is a dense round North East bread, usually split and filled with ham and pease pudding. It is strongly associated with local working-class food culture.
Popular seafront seafood restaurant at Roker serving fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Well-known city centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and grilled dishes. Lively, dependable and good for casual meals.
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service. Comfortable setting close to the city centre.
Generally cheaper than London and many UK tourist cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and reasonably priced local transport.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Sunderland Station -> Park Lane Interchange, Sunderland
The most popular day trips by train from Sunderland are Durham, York, Middlesbrough and Darlington. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Sunderland on Omio.

Durham is best known for its Norman cathedral and castle above the River Wear. The city feels historic and compact, with old streets and a lively university atmosphere.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 31m.

York is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, medieval streets and the imposing York Minster. Its compact centre, old walls and busy mix of shops, pubs and museums make it easy to grasp the city's historic character.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 12m.

Middlesbrough is a Teesside town known for its industrial roots, especially steelmaking and the Transporter Bridge. Its Victorian centre and MIMA gallery give it a practical, cultural character with easy access to nearby moorland.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 49m.

Darlington is a County Durham market town known for its railway heritage and Quaker history. A compact centre, Victorian architecture and green spaces give it a grounded northern character.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 46m.
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.
Grand Central Trains as well as Virgin Trains services both run direct from London Kings Cross to Sunderland station.
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.
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.
All direct services from London depart from Kings Cross station, trains arrive into the main Sunderland Station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Sunderland trains use the London Kings Cross to Sunderland station pair, with some services arriving at Stadium of Light. Use this guide to compare London and Sunderland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
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 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.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Heathrow Terminal 4 is 22 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminal 4. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Sunderland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Sunderland.
Ticket office support is available at Sunderland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sunderland: Parking.
Available at Sunderland: Bike Parking.
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.
Stadium of Light is 1 km from Sunderland city centre. Public transport options include:
Stadium of Light has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stadium of Light.
ATMs are available at Stadium of Light.
Available at Stadium of Light: WC.
Available at Stadium of Light: Bike Parking.
St Peters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Peters.
Wi-Fi is available at St Peters. ATMs are available at St Peters.
Available at St Peters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Peters: Bike Parking.
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