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The average train between Luton and Sunderland takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Luton 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.

4h 19m
Duration
309 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Luton to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 43m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 309 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 21m.

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