What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to County Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to County Durham is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to County Durham?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to County Durham is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and County Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at North Bondgate via Bus Station Stand H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and County Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Newcastle and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Sunderland to County Durham?

The distance between Sunderland and County Durham is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to County Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to County Durham without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to County Durham?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Sunderland to County Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to County Durham bus from?

Sunderland to County Durham bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to County Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to County Durham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to County Durham is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £85 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Sunderland to County Durham bus arrive?

Sunderland to County Durham bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station Stand D.

Where does the Sunderland to County Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to County Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to County Durham is 26 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Sunderland to County Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to County Durham?

Book your Sunderland to County Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near County Durham?

There are 1020+ hotels available in County Durham.

Sunderland to County Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to County Durham by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to North Bondgatebus X21
2h 2m
Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to County Durhamcar 25.9 mi
45 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Bishop Aucklandtrain
2h 9m
£15–82
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to County Durhamtaxi 25.9 mi
45 min
£55–70

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunderland to County Durham.

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Distance: 27.8 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to North Bondgate via Bus Station Stand H in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland via Newcastle and Darlington in around 2h 9m.

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