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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Leeds is to bus which costs £5 - £21 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Leeds is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Leeds?

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

How far is it from Sunderland to Leeds?

The distance between Sunderland and Leeds is 117 miles. The road distance is 89.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £16 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Sunderland to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leeds bus from?

Sunderland to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leeds train from?

Sunderland to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Leeds?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £16 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £21 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Sunderland to Leeds bus arrive?

Sunderland to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Leeds train arrive?

Sunderland to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Leeds is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Sunderland to Leeds.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leeds?

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Sunderland to Leeds - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Leeds 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 Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 9m
£16–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2h 15m
£5–21
Drive 88.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Leedscar 88.9 mi
1h 40m
£22–31
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 31m

Sunderland to Leeds by train

213Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £14–80 and the journey takes 1h 26m. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–21 and the journey takes 2h 15m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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