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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £13 - £26 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Sunderland via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Derby to Sunderland?

The distance between Derby and Sunderland is 179 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Derby to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Sunderland bus from?

Derby to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Sunderland train from?

Derby to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Derby to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Derby to Sunderland bus arrive?

Derby to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the Derby to Sunderland train arrive?

Derby to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Derby to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Sunderland is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Derby to Sunderland.

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

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

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Derby to Sunderland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Sunderland by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to NewcastleReading - Newcastle / ...
3h 11m
£40–142
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn02 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangeUk073 / ...
4h 56m
£13–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange133
4h 25m
£15–50
Drive 155.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Sunderland155.3 mi
2h 32m
£38–55
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Derby to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbrough
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
4h 43m
£42–120

Derby to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £35–140 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange 5 times a week. Tickets cost £15–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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