The average train between Basingstoke and Sunderland takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 48m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Sunderland station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Basingstoke to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Basingstoke to Sunderland train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basingstoke and Sunderland is 405.5 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Sunderland via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 1m.