What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sunderland is to bus which costs £100 - £160 and takes 44h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Sunderland is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs £75 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 5m.

How far is it from Athens to Sunderland?

The distance between Athens and Sunderland is 1731 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Sunderland without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 55m and costs £110 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Athens to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Sunderland bus from?

Athens to Sunderland bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Athens to Sunderland is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 44h 5m.

Where does the Athens to Sunderland bus arrive?

Athens to Sunderland bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 12:29 AM in Athens and 10:29 PM in Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1778+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Athens to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Newcastle
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ATH - NCL
9h 27m
£79–172
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birminghambus
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain
42h 55m
£113–337
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderlandcar
33h 40m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ATH - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
10h 4m
£88–295
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane ATH - MME
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
11h 43m
£186–781
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ATH - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
11h 22m
£85–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus
44h 5m
£106–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain
2d 3h
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bradfordbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland Interchangebus
2d 14h
£135–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Sunderlandcar
34h 41m
£564–816

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 36mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,720.6 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Newcastle (NCL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sunderland Interchange via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, Manchester, Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 44h 5m.

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