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

The cheapest way to get from London to Sunderland is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £68 - £74.

Is there a direct bus between London and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Sunderland Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Sunderland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from London to Sunderland?

The distance between London and Sunderland is 265 miles. The road distance is 270.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £68 - £74.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Sunderland takes 3h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the London to Sunderland bus from?

London to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Sunderland train from?

London to Sunderland train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Sunderland?

The best way to get from London to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £68 - £74. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £310 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the London to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Sunderland train arrive?

London to Sunderland train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Sunderland station.

Can I drive from London to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Sunderland is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from London to Sunderland.

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

Book your London to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
3h 22m
£68–74
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 22m
£25–42
Drive 268.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Sunderlandcar 268.6 mi
4h 42m
£66–96
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3h 29m
£53–306
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Interchangebus 20 / ...
3h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 45m
£30–50
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 18m
£117–270

London to Sunderland by train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.9 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Sunderland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £68–74 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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