Trains tickets from London to Sunderland

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Next departures for London to Sunderland on October 6
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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Sunderland.

Bus
Average Price$17 - $138Average Duration7h 5m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$33 - $320Average Duration3h 33m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$36 - $53Average Duration5h 50m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from London to Sunderland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Sunderland. The journey takes about 3 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
3h 33mAverage Duration
$33Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to Sunderland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$117
Average train trip duration3h 33m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:48am
Distance239 miles (384 km)
Latest train departure7:27pm

London to Sunderland Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/03
$118
10/04
$88
Today
$118
10/06
$111
10/07
$98
10/08
$98
10/09
$98
10/10
$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Sunderland was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $88

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 $88 to $305 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 $88 which is on 2025-10-10.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from London to Sunderland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Sunderland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between London and Sunderland, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from London to Sunderland.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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