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How to get fromAthens to SunderlandBy plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Sunderland by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Newcastle

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane ATH - NCL
    9h 49m
    £74–232

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain train
    43h 49m
    £139–225

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderlandcar car
    33h 45m

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ATH - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    9h 49m
    £119–292

  5. Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane ATH - MME
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    11h 14m
    £203–836

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ATH - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain train
    11h 9m
    £120–275

  7. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane ATH - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    12h 19m
    £149–378

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus bus
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain train
    2d 2h

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Košicebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Košice to Bradfordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172 / ...
    2d 20h
    £177–366

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Sunderlandcar car
    34h 51m
    £545–834

Athens to Sunderland by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sunderland, England?

Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Newcastle (NCL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Interchange via Košice, Bradford, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 2d 20h.

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