The average train between Kilmarnock and Sunderland takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Sunderland station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Kilmarnock to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Sunderland is 212.4 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Sunderland via Carlisle in around 4h 33m.