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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £19 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.

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 19m and costs £45 - £140.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs £55 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 15m and costs £55 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Sunderland bus arrive?

Cardiff to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 7m to drive from Cardiff to Sunderland.

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

Book your Cardiff to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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

There are 8 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 15m
£58–307
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland Interchangebus
8h 45m
£19–62
Drive 299.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar 299.4 mi
5h 7m
£73–105
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 19m
£45–131
Train via Manchester
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 6m
£80–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
9h 46m
£23–60
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 34m
£106–348
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 31m
£61–219

Cardiff to Sunderland by train

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6h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sunderland.

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Distance: 324.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Sunderland Interchange via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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