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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Sunderland is to bus which costs £4 - £28 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Sunderland is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Sunderland via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Leeds to Sunderland?

The distance between Leeds and Sunderland is 91 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Sunderland without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs £4 - £28.

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

The bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange takes 2h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Sunderland bus from?

Leeds to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Leeds to Sunderland is to bus which takes 2h and costs £4 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Leeds to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeds to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Sunderland is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Leeds to Sunderland.

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

Book your Leeds to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Sunderland by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchangebus 133 / ...
2h
£4–28
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 10m
£16–52
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Sunderlandcar 88.4 mi
1h 39m
£22–32
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2h 44m
£19–70
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2h 54m
£10–30

Leeds to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 90 mi
Duration: 2h

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

National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £10–28 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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