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How to get fromPrestwick to Sunderlandby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Prestwick to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    4h 4m
    £39–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangebusUkn10 / ...
    5h 52m
    £14–28

  3. Drive 161.7 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwick to Sunderlandcar161.7 mi
    3h 11m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)planeGLA - NCL
    5h 45m
    £77–184

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to CarlisletrainGlasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to SunderlandtrainCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    6h 6m
    £40–86

  6. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus180 / ...
    7h 32m
    £22–39

Prestwick to Sunderland by train, foot, and subway

Calendar270Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Sunderland Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 52m.

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