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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and London takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sunderland to London train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and London. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into London at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to London? 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.

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  • Distance: 278.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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