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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £10 - £45 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £10 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sunderland and Edinburgh is 136 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £10 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £10 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £45 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Sunderland to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Edinburgh is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Sunderland to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

Book your Sunderland to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Edinburgh?

Book your Sunderland to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Sunderland to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to NewcastleNunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 59m
£10–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
3h 10m
£10–45
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Edinburgh116.9 mi
2h 35m
£29–42
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
4h 9m
£16–29

Sunderland to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 135 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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