Thinking of taking an exciting trip to the capital? Whether you’re visiting family and friends, heading for a weekend break or travelling to see a show or two, get there in style when you hop on board one of our Sunderland to London King’s Cross trains – where travelling in style and comfort comes as standard.
In a bid to encourage our customers to explore the wonderful destinations along our routes this summer – and beyond – we’ve created an exciting series of videos that have all been shot from the comfort of Grand Central’s very own train carriages on four of our key journeys. You can view the journey between London and Sunderland (and vice versa), via our 'Take the Scenic Route' videos on the links below:
London to Sunderland (Cab view)
Sunderland to London (East view)
Sunderland to London (West view)
We’ve made planning your next trip simple and straightforward. In this handy guide you’ll find everything you need to know about how you’ll get to London King’s Cross with Grand Central. Find the Sunderland to London train times that best suit you, take a look at the services we offer and discover all the things you can do while you’re in the capital.
Route Facts...
DEPARTS:
Sunderland
ARRIVES
London King's Cross
AVG JOURNEY TIME:
3hrs 30mins
CHANGES:
Direct
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Planning your Sunderland to London journey
- How frequent are Sunderland to London trains?
- What is the average journey time on a Sunderland to London train?
- What is available on Grand Central’s trains?
- Which ticket do I need for my Sunderland to London train?
- How can I secure cheap train tickets from Sunderland to London King’s Cross
- How do I book tickets for my Sunderland to London train?
How frequent are Sunderland to London trains?
During the week, our Sunderland to London trains run six times a day and, if you hop on the first service, you could be in the capital by 10.15! On a Saturday we run six return services and on a Sunday, we run five return services. If you want to travel in style and comfort, make sure to look out for the GC logo when planning your trip.
Before you board
- How do I add a train Railcard?
- How do I book a ticket?
- Can I get a refund on an unused train ticket?
- Do you offer travel assistance?
- How can I contact lost property?
How do I add a train Railcard?
Once you’ve chosen your journey and departure time, you'll find an option below to add a Railcard. Simply select the ‘+’ button and scroll through the list until you find your Railcard to add it to your journey.
Keep in mind that once you select a Railcard, the train fares displayed on the app will automatically reflect the relevant discount. To remove a Railcard, select the ‘x’ next to your initial selection.