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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Kent is to bus and train which costs £26 - £100 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Kent is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Kent. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Dickley Wood via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London Stonebridge and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Kent. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Lenham via Newcastle, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Kent?

The distance between Sunderland and Kent is 347 miles. The road distance is 310.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Kent without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Sunderland to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Kent train from?

Sunderland to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Kent?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Kent is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Sunderland to Kent bus arrive?

Sunderland to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Sunderland to Kent train arrive?

Sunderland to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Kent is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Sunderland to Kent.

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

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Sunderland to Kent - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Sunderland to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 56m
£62–161
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 426 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
8h 54m
£27–96
Drive 308.8 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Kentcar 308.8 mi
5h 7m
£75–108
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
5h 45m
£76–309
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 31m
£48–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus
9h 33m
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 50m
£111–323
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 45m
£119–370
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 18m
£79–296
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 14m
£76–266
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 5m
£83–285

Sunderland to Kent by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.9 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Lenham via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Dickley Wood via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 9h 33m.

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