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Trains to Sunderland
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The city by the sea
Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Sunderland - with no booking fees!
Sunderland is a hop, skip and jump to the sea. It is just 10 miles south of Newcastle and 12 miles northwest of Durham.
With a direct train to London King's Cross taking just three and a half hours, as well as regular trains to Edinburgh and beyond, you'll find travelling by train to Sunderland a breeze.
Population
335,415
Fact About Sunderland
Lewis Carroll's famous 'Walrus and the Carpenter' poem is said to be inspired by the Walrus statue which still stands outside of Sunderland's Winter Gardens
Related FAQs
Which rail lines go through Sunderland?
Which rail lines go through Sunderland?
The train lines through Sunderland station are Northern Trains, Grand Central, and Tyne and Wear Metro.
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
We don't offer a student discount however, you can purchase a 16-25 Railcard and save 1/3 on train tickets.
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
Cancelled train
In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.
If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:
- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’
- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’
- Enter your details and submit your request
Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?
If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.
Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?
On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.
