The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Dartford
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Dartford will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sunderland for Dartford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 399 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 16 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sunderland to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £102.
Distance: 399 km
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£175 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Dartford train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Dartford trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:55 Sunderland | 5h03 | 14:58 Dartford | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:19 Sunderland | 4h39 | 16:58 Dartford | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:31 Sunderland | 4h57 | 20:28 Dartford | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 06:13 Sunderland | 5h16 | 11:29 Dartford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Dartford
Trains from Sunderland to Dartford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £102 but you can travel from only £44 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 399 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £102 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains from Sunderland to Dartford trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Sunderland and Dartford from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sunderland to Dartford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Dartford 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 Dartford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Dartford
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: 2 x in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
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