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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland is to bus which costs £12 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland is to train and subway which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sunderland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sunderland is 136 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sunderland bus from?

Edinburgh to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sunderland train from?

Edinburgh to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sunderland bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sunderland train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sunderland is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Edinburgh to Sunderland.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1919+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Edinburgh to Sunderland - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Sunderlandsubway Grn
1h 54m
£33–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
3h 5m
£12–55
Drive 117.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sunderlandcar 117.3 mi
2h 37m
£30–43

Edinburgh to Sunderland by bus

118Weekly Buses

3h 5mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 5m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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