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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Sunderland is to bus via London which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Sunderland is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Sunderland via King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Luton to Sunderland?

The distance between Luton and Sunderland is 311 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Luton to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Sunderland bus from?

Luton to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Sunderland train from?

Luton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Luton to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Luton to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Sunderland train arrive?

Luton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Sunderland is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Luton to Sunderland.

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

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Luton to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton to London St Pancras IntlBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to NewcastleLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£54–150
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Station757
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
7h 21m
£29–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sunderland Interchange426 / ...
6h 45m
£42–60
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Sunderland241.5 mi
4h 1m
£60–87
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
4h 50m
£79–281
Bus, train, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Durham
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Sunderland Interchange20 / ...
5h 31m
£40–107
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4h 37m
£48–212
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslink
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
5h 34m
£126–309
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
5h 20m
£52–272
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
6h 30m
£89–298

Luton to Sunderland by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sunderland Interchange 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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