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Trains from York to Sunderland

Grand Central operates five trains from York to Sunderland every weekday and Saturday, and four trains on Sunday. The journey takes approximately an hour and a half and takes in both the scenic Vale of York and the dramatic Durham Heritage Coast. Connections from Sunderland are available to Newcastle and the surrounding area.

  • London Kings Cross to Sunderland
    •          Peak services (except Fridays)
    • Monday - Friday
      London Kings Cross 12:45 20:21
      York 14:51 22:28
      Thirsk 15:14 22:46
      Northallerton 15:23 22:54
      Eaglescliffe 15:46 23:01
      Hartlepool 16:12 23:29
      Sunderland (arrive) 16:38 23:55

      The 20:21 London King's Cross - Sunderland service additionally calls at Doncaster at 22:01

    • Saturday
      London Kings Cross 12:45 16:45 18:45
      York 14:51 18:42 20:44
      Thirsk 15:12 19:00 21:01
      Northallerton 15:21 19:09 21:10
      Eaglescliffe 15:45 19:28 21:28
      Hartlepool 16:10 19:53 21:53
      Sunderland (arrive) 16:38 20:21 22:21
    • Sunday
      London Kings Cross 14:44 16:52 18:46
      York 16:55 18:41 21:00
      Thirsk 17:12 19:00 21:17
      Northallerton 17:20 19:11 21:22
      Eaglescliffe 17:40 19:32 21:41
      Hartlepool 18:05 19:55 22:10
      Sunderland (arrive) 18:36 20:21 22:36
    • One-way system in operation at London King's Cross
      Please be aware that due to COVID-19 restrictions, a one-way system is in operation at London King's Cross station. Please allow additional time for transfers when travelling to or from the station, particularly when using the London Underground.