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How to get fromSunderland to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 54m
    £178–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    11h 31m
    £35–65

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    9h
    £60–144

  4. Drive 298.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Cardiffcar car 298.3 mi
    5h 12m
    £72–104

  5. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 30m
    £46–122

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 16m
    £119–219

  7. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 52m
    £123–399

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 9m
    £104–266

Sunderland to Cardiff by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h.

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