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How to get fromCardiff to Sunderlandby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 20m
    £159–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Uk010
    10h
    £31–52

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172 / ...
    8h 46m
    £49–138

  4. Drive 299.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar car 299.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £73–105

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4h 27m
    £52–130

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    7h 51m
    £115–207

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h 43m
    £121–390

Cardiff to Sunderland by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sunderland via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 8h 46m.

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