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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | King's Cross | Sunderland | CheapestFastest | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Sunderland
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 3 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just R 562, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Sunderland by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Sunderland?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Sunderland start from R 562. The average price for this train route is around R 1 772. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Sunderland?
The average train journey time from London to Sunderland is 3h 27m, covering a distance of 385 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 14m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators serve the London to Sunderland route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from Grand Central, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Sunderland?
The earliest train from London to Sunderland departs at 07:48. And the latest train departs at 19:27.
Which is the best train operator from London to Sunderland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Sunderland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Sunderland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Sunderland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Sunderland was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 436To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Sunderland as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 436 to R 3 044 for a train ticket from London to Sunderland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 436, which is on 2025-12-15.
