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  1. 05:50 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 3
    05:50
    Sunderland Platform 3
    28m
    06:18
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    06:18
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    12m
    06:30
    Newcastle  
    06:30
    Newcastle Platform 4 estimated
    3h 7m
    09:37
    London Kings Cross Platform 2 estimated
    09:37 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 2 estimated
    3h 47m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Peak
    From £153.00
  2. 06:23 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 3
    06:23
    Sunderland Platform 3
    28m
    06:51
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    06:51
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    14m
    07:05
    Newcastle  
    07:05
    Newcastle Platform 3 estimated
    2h 35m
    09:40
    London Kings Cross Platform 4 estimated
    09:40 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 4 estimated
    3h 17m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Peak
    From £153.00
  3. 06:45 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 2
    10:20 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 5 estimated
    3h 35m
    >
    Direct
    Off peak
    From £93.20
  4. 06:47 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 3
    06:47
    Sunderland Platform 3
    28m
    07:15
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    07:15
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    14m
    07:29
    Newcastle  
    07:29
    Newcastle Platform 3 estimated
    3h 12m
    10:41
    London Kings Cross  
    10:41 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross
    3h 54m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Off peak
    From £153.00
  5. 07:11 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 3
    07:11
    Sunderland Platform 3
    28m
    07:39
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    07:39
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    19m
    07:58
    Newcastle  
    07:58
    Newcastle Platform 3 estimated
    2h 53m
    10:51
    London Kings Cross Platform 3 estimated
    10:51 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 3 estimated
    3h 40m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Off peak
    From £153.00
  6. 07:55 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 4
    07:55
    Sunderland Platform 4
    21m
    08:16
    Newcastle Platform 1 estimated
    08:25
    Newcastle Platform 3 estimated
    3h 17m
    11:42
    London Kings Cross Platform 2 estimated
    11:42 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 2 estimated
    3h 47m
    > >
    1 change
    Super off peak
    From £136.40
  7. 08:11 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 3
    08:11
    Sunderland Platform 3
    28m
    08:39
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    08:39
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    19m
    08:58
    Newcastle  
    08:58
    Newcastle Platform 3 estimated
    2h 53m
    11:51
    London Kings Cross Platform 3 estimated
    11:51 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 3 estimated
    3h 40m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Super off peak
    From £136.40
  8. 08:42 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 2
    12:31 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 1 estimated
    3h 49m
    >
    Direct
    Super off peak
    From £64.80
  9. 08:47 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 3
    08:47
    Sunderland Platform 3
    28m
    09:15
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    09:15
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    14m
    09:29
    Newcastle  
    09:29
    Newcastle Platform 3 estimated
    3h 12m
    12:41
    London Kings Cross Platform 5 estimated
    12:41 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 5 estimated
    3h 54m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Super off peak
    From £136.40
  10. 09:11 ON TIME
    Sunderland Platform 3
    09:11
    Sunderland Platform 3
    28m
    09:39
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    09:39
    Newcastle Central (Metro)  
    19m
    09:58
    Newcastle  
    09:58
    Newcastle Platform 4 estimated
    2h 52m
    12:50
    London Kings Cross Platform 3 estimated
    12:50 ON TIME
    London Kings Cross Platform 3 estimated
    3h 39m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Super off peak
    From £136.40
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Journey information from Sunderland to London Kings Cross

  • Train Fares from: £ 63.20
  • Fastest route: 3h 21m
  • Slowest route: 3h 42m
  • Average Journey Time: 3h 43m
  • Changes: 0 to 2
  • Train per day: Around 60
  • Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
  • Train operators: Virgin Trains East Coast, Grand Central Railway
  • Origin: Sunderland
  • Destination: London Kings Cross
  • How long does it take to travel from Sunderland to London Kings Cross by train?

    The average journey time between Sunderland and London Kings Cross is 3 hours 43 minutes. The fastest journey time is 3 hours 21 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 60 trains per day travelling from Sunderland to London Kings Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration 3h 43m
  • Are there direct trains from Sunderland to London Kings Cross?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from Sunderland to London Kings Cross without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Sunderland to London Kings Cross.

    Direct
  • What time are the first and last train from Sunderland to London Kings Cross?

    The first train from Sunderland to London Kings Cross departs at 05:40. The last train from Sunderland to London Kings Cross departs at 23:57. No sleeper services are available. There may also be less services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

    First train 05:40
    Last train 23:57

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