How to travel from Sunderland to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and London is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sunderland to London by train, bus, 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 London Kings Cross

Take the train to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)

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Drive

Drive to London King's Cross.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and London

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to London by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

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

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

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to London is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and London. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sunderland and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 35m.

Grand Central and LNER run train services between Sunderland and London. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and London. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sunderland and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 50m.

Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sunderland and London. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to London. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Sunderland and London. The distance is around 431km (268 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 Sunderland to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Sunderland to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and London

Transport options from Sunderland to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to London Kings Cross + 1 similar
3h 15m
£44($52)
hourly448km (279 miles)
Train3h 35m
£46($55)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
£205($240)
hourly781km (485 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
£23($27)
every 4 hours463km (288 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station7h 50m
£25($29)
6 times a week478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£75($89)
on demand431km (268 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and London

Train operators

Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London