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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 16m
    £171–249

  2. Bus via Leeds

    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
    9h 54m
    £34–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    8h 50m
    £56–142

  4. Drive 299.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar car 299.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £74–107

  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
    £47–125

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain train
    8h 4m
    £121–212

  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 44m
    £121–403

Cardiff to Sunderland by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 50m.

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