The average train between Sunderland and Luton takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Luton. 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 Luton. 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 Luton at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Luton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Sunderland to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Sunderland to Luton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Luton is 342.4 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Luton via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.