How to travel from London to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Sunderland is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from London to Sunderland by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Newcastle

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £200($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance443km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from London to Sunderland by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between London and Sunderland is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from London and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Sunderland is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Sunderland. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Sunderland with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 30m.

Grand Central and LNER run train services between London and Sunderland. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Sunderland. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Sunderland is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from London and Sunderland. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from London to Sunderland

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Sunderland

Transport options from London to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Newcastle + 1 similar
3h 10m
£48($57)
hourly448km (279 miles)
Train3h 30m
£46($55)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£200($240)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train4h 5m
£210($250)
hourly786km (488 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£77($90)
on demand443km (275 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between London and Sunderland

Train operators

Airports near Sunderland

The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Sunderland
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Sunderland
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Sunderland