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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sunderland to London by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $45. The average price for this train route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sunderland to London?
The average train ride duration from Sunderland to London is 3h 36m, covering a distance of 239 miles (385 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 17m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators service the Sunderland to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from Grand Central, London North Eastern Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Sunderland to London?
The earliest train departs from Sunderland to London at 8:29am. And the latest train departs at 6:14pm.
What is the best train operator from Sunderland to London?
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 Sunderland to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Sunderland to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Sunderland to London?
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 Sunderland to London was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $60To 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 $60 to $163 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 $60 which is on 2025-12-16.
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