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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Aberdeen via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Aberdeen?

The distance between Sunderland and Aberdeen is 265 miles. The road distance is 239.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 5m and costs £17 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Aberdeen bus from?

Sunderland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Aberdeen train from?

Sunderland to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 5m and costs £17 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £14 - £60 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Sunderland to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Sunderland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Aberdeen train arrive?

Sunderland to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Aberdeen is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Sunderland to Aberdeen.

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

Book your Sunderland to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sunderland to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 657+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Sunderland to Aberdeen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 5m
£18–163
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM92
6h 20m
£15–60
Drive 238 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Aberdeen238 mi
4h 40m
£59–85
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NCL - ABZ
6h 23m
£83–184
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 31m
£47–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
8h 27m
£16–38
Fly Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NCL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
8h 28m
£54–324
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornaby
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MME - ABZ
8h 6m
£97–328

Sunderland to Aberdeen by subway and train

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 263.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Aberdeen via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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