The average train between Sunderland and Basildon takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Basildon. 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 Sunderland and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Basildon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Basildon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Sunderland to Basildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Basildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Sunderland to Basildon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Basildon is 390.6 km. The road distance is 491 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.