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Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Sunderland (SUN)

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22

train journeys
per day

255

miles (411 kms)

4hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

05:29 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Rochester and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rochester to Sunderland is approximately 255 miles (411 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 5 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Lumo, Southeastern, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Sunderland.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rochester to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Rochester to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:29
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    12:04
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:47
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:02
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:56
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    16:35
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    17:49
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:56
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:32
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    18:37
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:32
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    20:21
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:56
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    21:05
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:57
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    22:05
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:58
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    22:52
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:33
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    23:22
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:32
    9 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    06:26
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:05
    9 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    08:00
    Rochester
    Sunderland
    Rochester to Sunderland

About Rochester Station

Station name Rochester (RTR)
Address Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:45 - 13:25
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Sunderland Station

Station name Sunderland (SUN)
Address Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3HP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rochester and Sunderland

The travel time between Rochester and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rochester and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Rochester and Sunderland can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Rochester & Sunderland. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Lumo, Southeastern, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Sunderland.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Rochester and Sunderland, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.