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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £240 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 17m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Church Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Adelaide Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Downpatrick?

The distance between Sunderland and Downpatrick is 245 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Downpatrick without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 11h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Sunderland to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Downpatrick bus from?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Sunderland to Downpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 333+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Sunderland to Downpatrick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Downpatrick by plane, bus, train, busferry, car ferry, car, or subway

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

Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Church Street
4h 53m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrick
6h 17m
£79–232
Train, bus and ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 31m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
12h 32m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Church Street
6h 36m
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
6h 8m
Subway, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
6h 46m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 52m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 56m
Bus, bus and ferry via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 29m

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 243.5 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Downpatrick. However, you can take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 14, then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Church Street via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Adelaide Street in around 11h 31m.

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