Sheffield United vs Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 24th May

Due to the Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 24th May, all services between Sunderland and London King's Cross will be significantly busier than usual. Please see particularly busy travel times below:

- Southbound trains to London King's Cross on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.

- Northbound trains from London King’s Cross on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

We are also expecting some services between Doncaster and London King's Cross to be busier than usual with fans travelling across from Sheffield. Please see particularly busy travel times below:

- Southbound trains from Doncaster to London King's Cross on Saturday morning.

- Northbound trains from London King’s Cross to Doncaster on Saturday evening.

Please continue to check for the latest updates and information before you travel, leave plenty of time to arrive at the station, ensure you have a seat reservation and travel on your booked service.

Some trains are now fully reserved - if you are travelling without a seat reservation, you may be required to stand for your journey.

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Last updated 12:22 pm, Friday 16/05

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