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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Scotland is to bus which costs £6 - £16 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Scotland is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Scotland?

The distance between Sunderland and Scotland is 183 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Sunderland to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Scotland?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Scotland is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £16 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Sunderland to Scotland bus arrive?

Sunderland to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Scotland train arrive?

Sunderland to Scotland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Scotland is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Sunderland to Scotland.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Scotland?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Scotland 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 2m
£22–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
4h 40m
£6–16
Drive 161 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Glasgowcar 161 mi
3h 1m
£40–57
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 24m
£17–28

Sunderland to Scotland by train

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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