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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Sunderland is to fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Sunderland is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Belfast to Sunderland?

The distance between Belfast and Sunderland is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Sunderland without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Belfast to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Sunderland bus from?

Belfast to Sunderland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Sunderland bus arrive?

Belfast to Sunderland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Sunderland?

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Belfast to Sunderland - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Sunderland by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
3h 46m
£40–136
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
11h 19m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderland
5h 50m
£71–227
Bus and ferry, bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station180 / ...
11h 36m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
11h 49m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

18Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Sunderland.

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Distance: 220.8 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Sunderland, England?

easyJet flies from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) 3 times a day.

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