The average train between Dunstable and Sunderland takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Dunstable to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Dunstable to Sunderland train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dunstable and Sunderland is 340.5 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 22m.