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 - £27 and takes 1h 55m.

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 38m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

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 8m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Leeds?

The distance between Sunderland and Leeds is 88 miles. The road distance is 88.7 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 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £5 - £27.

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

The bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leeds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leeds train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Leeds?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leeds is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £5 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £90 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Sunderland to Leeds bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Leeds is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Sunderland to Leeds.

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

Book your Sunderland to Leeds train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2424+ hotels available in Leeds.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Leeds by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
1h 55m
£5–27
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to NewcastleNunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to LeedsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 8m
£16–87
Drive 88.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Leeds88.2 mi
1h 38m
£22–31
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to MiddlesbroughNewcastle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to LeedsRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 8m
£22–69

Sunderland to Leeds by bus

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.5 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £5–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Leeds via Newcastle in around 2h 8m.

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