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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Brandon by train, bus, taxi or car

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Train, bus

  1. Take the train from Sunderland to Durham
  2. Take the bus from Durham, North Road Stand A to Brandon, Briar Avenue-Cypress Court

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Line 20 bus, bus

  1. Take the line 20 bus from Sunderland, Royal Courts to Durham, Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge
  2. Take the bus from Durham, North Road Stand A to Brandon, Vicarage Flats

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Train, bus via Newcastle

  1. Take the train from Sunderland to Newcastle
  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durham
  3. Take the bus from Durham, North Road Stand A to Brandon, Vicarage Flats

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Sunderland to Brandon

Drive

  1. Drive from Sunderland to Brandon

Sunderland to Brandon by train and bus

The journey time between Sunderland and Brandon is around 1h 52m and covers a distance of around 30 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by LNER and Arriva North East, the Sunderland to Brandon service departs from Sunderland and arrives in Brandon, Briar Avenue-Cypress Court. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

5 Weekly Services
1h 52m Average Duration
£47 Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Brandon is to line 20 bus and bus which costs £4 - £5 and takes 2h 12m.

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The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Brandon is to taxi which costs £60 - £75 and takes 27 min.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Sunderland, Royal Courts and arriving at Brandon, Vicarage Flats via Durham, North Road Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

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It is 15 miles from Sunderland to Brandon. It is approximately 16.9 miles to drive.

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The best way to get from Sunderland to Brandon without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 52m and costs £45 - £65.

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It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Sunderland to Brandon, including transfers.

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Sunderland to Brandon bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Sunderland, Royal Courts station.

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Sunderland to Brandon bus services, operated by Arriva North East, arrive at Brandon, Vicarage Flats station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Brandon is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Sunderland to Brandon.

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There are 999+ hotels available in Brandon. Prices start at £27 per night.

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Brandon.
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  • Distance: 14.7 miles
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Brandon, County Durham, England?

You can take a bus from Sunderland to Brandon via Durham, Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge and Durham, North Road Stand A in around 2h 12m.

Train operators
LNER
Phone
+44 345 722 5333
Email
customers@lner.co.uk
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from Sunderland to Durham
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
£45 - £65
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£45 - £65
Train from Sunderland to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
£40 - £60
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£40 - £60
Train from Newcastle to Durham
Ave. Duration
11 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£40 - £60
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
£40 - £60
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sunderland to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£4 - £6
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£4 - £6
Train from Newcastle to Durham
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£4 - £6
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£4 - £6
Bus operators
Arriva North East
Phone
0344 800 4411
Website
arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Durham, North Road Stand A to Brandon, Briar Avenue-Cypress Court
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£2
Website
Arriva North East
Adult Single
£2
Bus from Durham, North Road Stand A to Brandon, Vicarage Flats
Ave. Duration
18 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£2
Website
Arriva North East
Adult Single
£2
Other operators
Taxi from Sunderland to Brandon
Ave. Duration
27 min
Estimated price
£60 - £75
Sunderland Taxi Centre
Phone
+44 191 565 4444
Station Taxis
Phone
+44 191 555 5 555
Website
stationtaxis.com
City Taxis
Phone
+44 191 511 0111
Website
citytaxis-sunderland.co.uk

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