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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Sunderland is to bus via Newcastle Coach Station which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Sunderland is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Inverness to Sunderland?

The distance between Inverness and Sunderland is 322 miles. The road distance is 276.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Inverness to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Sunderland bus from?

Inverness to Sunderland bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Sunderland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Inverness to Sunderland is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £230 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Inverness to Sunderland bus arrive?

Inverness to Sunderland bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Sunderland is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Inverness to Sunderland.

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

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Inverness to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 32m
£56–87
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus megabus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
8h 8m
£30–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 39m
Drive 274.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Sunderlandcar 274.6 mi
5h 17m
£68–98
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
7h 54m
£118–223
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 40m
£33–168
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
9h 15m

Inverness to Sunderland by train and subway

9Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £55–75 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Sunderland Interchange via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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