How much is the train ticket from Sunderland to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Sunderland to London start from R 640. The average price for this train route is around R 1 201. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 385 km. The quickest train can get 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 R 726

Next train departures

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:32	Sunderland	3h 35m	19:07	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 27 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 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 R 640, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 35mAverage duration

385 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 279 - R 2 171	Average duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 640 - R 2 657	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 483 - R 742	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Grand Central

5/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

WiFi4

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 R 640

Grand Central Sunderland London recent customer reviews

It was nice

Bukola K.

25 September 2025

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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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Sunderland to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Sunderland to London start from R 640. The average price for this train route is around R 1 201. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 385 km. The quickest train can get 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

R 1 618

25/01

R 1 445

Today

R 728

27/01

R 727

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R 728

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R 728

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R 986

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The cheapest trip from Sunderland to London was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 727

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 R 727 to R 2 682 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 R 727, which is on 2026-01-27.