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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £21 - £70 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Sunderland via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Brighton to Sunderland?

The distance between Brighton and Sunderland is 319 miles. The road distance is 323.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Brighton to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Sunderland bus from?

Brighton to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Sunderland train from?

Brighton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Brighton to Sunderland is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Brighton to Sunderland bus arrive?

Brighton to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Sunderland train arrive?

Brighton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Sunderland is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Brighton to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Sunderland?

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Brighton to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 44m
£47–109
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
10h 44m
£21–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 48m
£38–75
Drive 321.4 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Sunderlandcar 321.4 mi
5h 56m
£78–112
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 21m
£81–313
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 16m
£96–249
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 8m
£55–210
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 44m
£106–346
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
7h 7m
£76–236

Brighton to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 317.3 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Sunderland via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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