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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Portstewart is to train and fly which costs £55 - £200 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Portstewart is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs £85 - £250.

How far is it from Sunderland to Portstewart?

The distance between Sunderland and Portstewart is 256 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Portstewart without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Sunderland to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 719+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Sunderland to Portstewart - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Portstewart by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, busferry, or car ferry

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, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Portstewart Promenade
5h 57m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
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 train from Antrim to Coleraine
7h 40m
£59–194
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
6. Drive from Larne to Portstewart
11h 5m
£84–384
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
13h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portstewart
6h 44m
£87–243
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 45m
£68–248
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
8h 23m
£80–283
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
14h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry, train 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
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
15h 17m

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

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56 minAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.2 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Portstewart. 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 Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the line 278 bus to Portstewart Promenade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Portstewart via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 5m.

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