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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Sunderland is to bus which costs £13 - £27 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Sunderland via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Paisley to Sunderland?

The distance between Paisley and Sunderland is 190 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Paisley to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Sunderland bus from?

Paisley to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Sunderland train from?

Paisley to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Paisley to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Paisley to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £27 and takes 5h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Paisley to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paisley to Sunderland train arrive?

Paisley to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Sunderland is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Paisley to Sunderland.

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

Book your Paisley to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Paisley to Sunderland bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to NewcastleEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 29m
£31–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangeUk010 / ...
5h 22m
£13–26
Drive 169.7 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Sunderland169.7 mi
3h 6m
£43–62
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)GLA - NCL
5h 1m
£66–139
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Station26
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
5h 40m
£29–111
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station180 / ...
6h 39m
£21–34
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)EDI - NCL
6h 12m
£43–192

Paisley to Sunderland by train, foot, and subway

350Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.4 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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