New Grand Central trains to Seaham

Grand Central adds Seaham train to the popular North East route

Grand Central is pleased to announce a brand-new service to the beautiful seaside town of Seaham, just six miles south of the vibrant city of Sunderland. Grand Central trains on the North East route will be stopping there from 14th December 2025, just in time for your festive trip to Seaham!

The new stop at Seaham will provide additional capacity and improved connectivity to and from the town. This makes the best possible use of rail network capacity and will be welcomed by Seaham locals and travellers looking to visit this coastal gem.

It also opens new doors for locals in Seaham, offering connectivity to London, as this will be the town's first and only direct train to the capital! This is a huge benefit for those commuting into London, for anyone travelling there regularly, and for anyone planning trips to the big city from Seaham.

There will be four direct services a day in each direction, covering the following major routes:

• Seaham to London King's Cross in approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
• Seaham to York in 1 hour and 25 minutes
• Seaham to Sunderland in just 10 minutes

Discover other popular Grand Central routes today and see where we can take you! 

What services will there be on the Grand Central train to and from Seaham?

We have a wide selection of on-board facilities available on all Grand Central trains to make your journey to and from Seaham train station as comfortable and stress-free as possible:

• Free Wi-Fi service
• Wide selection of food and drink on board
• Order straight from your seat using Journey Central
• First Class travel
• Ample luggage storage

Get ready for your trip

Things to do in Seaham

For those looking to take advantage of our new stop and travel to Seaham, discover some of the best things to do on your trip below:

• Visit the famous Tommy statue - a World War One memorial
• Stroll along Seaham Beach in search of seaglass!
• Go and see the beautiful Harbour Marina
• Visit the East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre
• Go to Noses Point and admire the sprawling view of the cliffs and beach below

Which ticket shall I book for my train to Seaham? 

If you know which day and time you’d like to travel to Seaham, you can take advantage of our Advance fares which allow you to book specific trains ahead of time. If you’re flexible when it comes to the time you arrive in Seaham, you can book an Off-Peak ticket and enjoy a cheaper fare due to travelling outside of the busiest times of day.

If you’re still unsure of when you’ll want to travel, but you want to book your tickets to avoid disappointment, take a look at our Anytime train tickets that can be used on any valid Grand Central train, no matter the day or time! 

Book your train to Seaham today

Tickets are now available to book on our website to and from Seaham. Head to our journey planner and plan your upcoming trip today!