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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Sunderland is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Sunderland via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Sunderland?

The distance between Rayleigh and Sunderland is 316 miles. The road distance is 281.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Sunderland without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Rayleigh to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Sunderland bus from?

Rayleigh to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Sunderland train from?

Rayleigh to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Sunderland bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Sunderland train arrive?

Rayleigh to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Sunderland is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Rayleigh to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Rayleigh to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rayleigh to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Central Station
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to NewcastleLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£64–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
8h 28m
£32–70
Drive 279.6 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Sunderland279.6 mi
4h 37m
£69–100
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
4h 45m
£80–299
Train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to SunderlandLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 20m
£63–145
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sunderland Interchange426 / ...
10h 55m
£50–82
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
5h 41m
£123–318
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
5h 55m
£112–377
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
6h 41m
£77–263

Rayleigh to Sunderland by bus

292Weekly Buses

8h 28mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Sunderland via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Sunderland Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 8h 28m.

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