How much does a train ticket cost from Sunderland to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Sunderland to London start from £30. The average price for this train route is around £55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sunderland to London?

The average train journey time from Sunderland to London is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 239 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 28m and is operated by Grand Central .

Which train operators serve the Sunderland to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sunderland to London?

The earliest train from Sunderland to London departs at 08:32. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Train Sunderland to London from £33

Next train departures

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	CheapestFastest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	No tags
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	No tags
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	No tags
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	No tags
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	No tags
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	08:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	12:07	King's Cross	No tags
Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Sunderland to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 35mAverage duration

239 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £99	Average duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £121	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £34	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Grand Central

5/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

Wi‑Fi4

Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Grand Central ticket prices on this trip start at £30

Grand Central Sunderland London recent customer reviews

It was nice

Bukola K.

25 September 2025

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sunderland to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Sunderland to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Sunderland to London start from £30. The average price for this train route is around £55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sunderland to London?
The average train journey time from Sunderland to London is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 239 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 28m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators serve the Sunderland to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sunderland to London?
The earliest train from Sunderland to London departs at 08:32. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/01

£74

25/01

£66

Today

£34

27/01

£34

28/01

£34

29/01

£34

30/01

£45

31/01

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The cheapest trip from Sunderland to London was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of £34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sunderland to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £34 to £122 for a train ticket from Sunderland to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £34, which is on 2026-01-27.