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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Rayleigh is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Rayleigh is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Eastwood Road via Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Rayleigh via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Rayleigh?

The distance between Sunderland and Rayleigh is 316 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rayleigh without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Sunderland to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rayleigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rayleigh is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Sunderland to Rayleigh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Rayleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Rayleigh is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Sunderland to Rayleigh.

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

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Sunderland to Rayleigh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Rayleigh by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Central Station
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 36m
£59–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
9h 10m
£33–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Marble Arch436 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
8h 15m
£49–75
Drive 278.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Rayleigh278.7 mi
4h 37m
£70–101
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
4h 56m
£82–293
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's CrossSunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 40m
£61–125
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
5h 53m
£126–362
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road
6h 17m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
6h 15m
£113–375
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
6h 42m
£83–286

Sunderland to Rayleigh by bus, subway, and train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.1 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Rayleigh via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Eastwood Road via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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