Train from Sunderland to London: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Sunderland to London on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Grand CentralTrain
Sunderland
King's CrossCheapestFastest
Grand CentralTrain
Sunderland
King's CrossNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 18:08 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Sunderland to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 50mAverage duration
241 milesDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average price£15 - £75Average duration7h 20m
10kg CO₂e
Train
Average price£35 - £128Average duration3h 36m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£25 - £41Average duration4h 50m
16kg CO₂e

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 vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Sunderland to London?

    The cheapest train tickets from Sunderland to London start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £64. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Sunderland to London is 3h 36m, covering a distance of 239 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 17m and is operated by Grand Central.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from Grand Central, London North Eastern Railway.

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

    The earliest train from Sunderland to London departs at 08:29. And the latest train departs at 18:14.

  5. Which 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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sunderland to London?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Sunderland to London?

    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.

  8. 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.

Best price found
09/12
£46
10/12
£89
Today
£75
12/12
£91
13/12
£75
14/12
£90
15/12
£46
16/12
£46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sunderland to London was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £46

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 £46 to £125 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 £46, which is on 2025-12-16.

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