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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Sunderland is to tram and fly which costs £30 - £110 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Sunderland is to tram and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Interchange via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Ireland to Sunderland?

The distance between Ireland and Sunderland is 280 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Sunderland without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 50m and costs £120 - £260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ireland to Sunderland bus from?

Ireland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Sunderland bus arrive?

Ireland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1810+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Ireland to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Sunderland by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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

Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
5h 5m
£43–102
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
4h 53m
£32–110
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
12h 50m
£123–252
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus
15h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar
7h 34m
£96–148
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 49m
£45–216
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Interchangebus 172
14h 27m
£82–157

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

18Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Sunderland.

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Distance: 278.3 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Sunderland, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Sunderland. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, then take the subway to Park Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Road to Interchange via Sean Moore Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Newton-le-Willows, Durham, and Bus Station Stand D in around 12h 50m.

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