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 - £150 and takes 3h 44m.

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 44m and costs £40 - £150.

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 Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

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 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Belfast to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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

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

Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
3h 44m
£40–146
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
11h 15m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
11h 29m
£71–280
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
12h
£94–386
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4h 52m
£57–236
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Sunderland
5h 32m
£50–191
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
5h 39m
£62–266
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 34m
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 38m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderland
5h 50m
£71–227

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

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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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