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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Sunderland is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Sunderland is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Interchange via Earl Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Sunderland via Ashford International and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Kent to Sunderland?

The distance between Kent and Sunderland is 332 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Sunderland without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 32m and costs £55 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kent to Sunderland bus from?

Kent to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Sunderland train from?

Kent to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Kent to Sunderland is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 32m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Kent to Sunderland bus arrive?

Kent to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Kent to Sunderland train arrive?

Kent to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Sunderland is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Kent to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Kent to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 32m
£57–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
10h 42m
£23–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
8h 59m
£26–110
Drive 310.5 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Sunderlandcar 310.5 mi
5h 9m
£75–109
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 26m
£78–324
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h
£44–132
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 21m
£106–308
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 41m
£117–383
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 30m
£72–275

Kent to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 330 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Sunderland via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Interchange via Earl Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 42m.

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