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 £30 - £60 and takes 9h 49m.

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 31m and costs £45 - £110.

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 Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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 Birmingham New Street and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sunderland?

The distance between Cardiff and Sunderland is 327 miles. The road distance is 301.1 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 which takes 6h 21m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sunderland is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Castle Donington, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Sunderland bus arrive?

Cardiff to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Donington Park station.

Where does the Cardiff to Sunderland train arrive?

Cardiff to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Sunderland is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 21m
£161–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
9h 49m
£32–58
Bus via Castle Donington
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Parkbus D8
2. Take the bus from Donington Park to Interchangebus D6
8h 30m
£59–145
Drive 299.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar 299.4 mi
5h 11m
£75–108
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 31m
£45–108
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
7h 50m
£117–208
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 23m
£127–417
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 38m
£81–223
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 1m
£154–328

Cardiff to Sunderland by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sunderland.

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Distance: 324.8 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Donington Park in around 8h 30m.

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