London to Sunderland by train
Sunderland lies 387 km (240 mi) north of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 42 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 472 km (293 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| London | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 170,134 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Monkwearmouth Station Museum, Fawcett Street railway station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | CA13–SR9 |
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Common questions
How far is Sunderland from London?
387 km (240 mi) in a straight line, north of London; by road roughly 472 km (293 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Sunderland by train?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Sunderland?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.