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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Sunderland is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Sunderland is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 5m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Sunderland via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Calais to Sunderland?

The distance between Calais and Sunderland is 511 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £100 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Calais to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Sunderland bus from?

Calais to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Sunderland train from?

Calais to Sunderland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Calais to Sunderland is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £100 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Calais to Sunderland bus arrive?

Calais to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 3:29 PM in Calais and 2:29 PM in Sunderland.

Where does the Calais to Sunderland train arrive?

Calais to Sunderland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

Book your Calais to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Sunderland bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Calais to Sunderland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Sunderland by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastle
7h 10m
£103–436
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station465 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange133 / ...
16h 26m
£25–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to SunderlandLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
8h 37m
£59–120
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderland
6h 14m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
7h 27m
£120–576
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
9h 56m
£28–67
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Sunderland
7h 5m
£117–167
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Newcastle (NCL)CDG - NCL
7h 37m
£90–251

Calais to Sunderland by train, tram, and subway

79Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 507.8 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Sunderland via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Sunderland Interchange via London Victoria in around 9h 56m.

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