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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Backworth is to subway which costs £1 - £4 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Backworth is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Backworth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Backworth. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at East Bailey - Garth 25 via Monument New Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Backworth?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Backworth. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Northumberland Park via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Sunderland to Backworth?

The distance between Sunderland and Backworth is 19 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Backworth without a car is to train and subway which takes 56 min and costs £3 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Sunderland to Backworth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Backworth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Backworth train from?

Sunderland to Backworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Where does the Sunderland to Backworth bus arrive?

Sunderland to Backworth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Sunderland to Backworth train arrive?

Sunderland to Backworth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Backworth?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Backworth is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Sunderland to Backworth.

Where can I stay near Backworth?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Backworth.

Sunderland to Backworth - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Backworth by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to NewcastleNunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Northumberland ParkYel
56 min
£3–11
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to PelawGrn
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to Northumberland ParkYel
1h 2m
£2–3
Bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to John Dobson StreetUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Monument New Bridge Street to East Bailey - Garth 25X63 / ...
1h 23m
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Backworth13.9 mi
24 min
£30–40
Drive 13.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Backworth13.9 mi
24 min
£4–5
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Interchange Stand RE1 / ...
2. Take the subway from South Shields to Northumberland ParkYel
1h 42m
£3–7

Sunderland to Backworth by train and subway

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Distance: 18.5 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to East Bailey - Garth 25 via John Dobson Street and Monument New Bridge Street in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Northumberland Park via Pelaw in around 1h 2m.

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