Train from London to Sunderland: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Sunderland on 27 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Grand CentralTrain
King's Cross
SunderlandCheapest
Grand CentralTrain
King's Cross
SunderlandFastest
Grand CentralTrain
King's Cross
SunderlandNo tags
Grand CentralTrain
King's Cross
SunderlandNo tags
Grand CentralTrain
King's Cross
SunderlandNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Sunderland

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 455, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 20mAverage duration
388 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 279 - R 2 187Average duration7h 15m
10kg CO₂e
Average priceR 640 - R 5 263Average duration3h 22m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 455 - R 789Average duration5h 20m
16kg CO₂e

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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Sunderland?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Sunderland start from R 640. The average price for this train route is around R 1 684. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Sunderland?

    The average train journey time from London to Sunderland is 3h 22m, covering a distance of 385 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 17m and is operated by Grand Central.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Sunderland route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from London to Sunderland departs at 07:41. And the latest train departs at 19:27.

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
R 1 617
25/01
R 1 833
Today
R 1 048
27/01
R 987
28/01
R 800
29/01
R 1 046
30/01
R 984
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Sunderland was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 800

To 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 800 to R 3 620 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 800, which is on 2026-01-28.

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