The average train between Maidstone and Sunderland takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Newcastle station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Maidstone to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Maidstone and Sunderland is 423.9 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Sunderland via Strood, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 1m.