There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 35m£46–166Bus via Castle Donington
- Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Donington Parkbus D13
- Take the bus from Donington Park to Interchangebus D6
7h 15m£47–64Drive 273.6 mi
- Drive from Reading to Sunderlandcar 273.6 mi
4h 42m£66–96Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3h 53m£85–222Train via York
- Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
6h 34m£51–252Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
8h 40m£51–83Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 17m£70–310Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 51m£55–224
Reading to Sunderland by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sunderland is to bus via Castle Donington which costs £45 - £65 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Station North Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Sunderland via Paddington, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Reading and Sunderland is 319 miles. The road distance is 275.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £45 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Reading to Sunderland, including transfers.
Reading to Sunderland bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Castle Donington, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Sunderland, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station North Interchange to Interchange via Donington Park in around 7h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–200
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–75
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £27–40
Train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £11–18
- Peak
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–120
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from York to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Station North Interchange to Donington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Donington Park to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Sunderland bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Sunderland is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Reading to Sunderland.
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