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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sunderland is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sunderland via Paddington, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sunderland?

The distance between Cardiff and Sunderland is 428 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sunderland without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 39m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cardiff to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Sunderland bus from?

Cardiff to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Sunderland train from?

Cardiff to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sunderland is to train via London which takes 5h 39m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Sunderland bus arrive?

Cardiff to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Sunderland train arrive?

Cardiff to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Sunderland is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Sunderland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Cardiff to Sunderland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£162–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus
9h 26m
£39–76
Drive 299.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar 299.1 mi
5h 12m
£72–105
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 26m
£43–118
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
6h 25m
£178–250
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
8h 5m
£120–211
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 14m
£122–389
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 26m
£108–263

Cardiff to Sunderland by train and subway

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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