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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Ulster is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Ulster is to fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs €40 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Ulster station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Ulster?

The distance between Sunderland and Ulster is 470 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Ulster without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 14h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Sunderland to Ulster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Ulster bus from?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Ulster bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 177+ hotels available in Ulster.

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

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

Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Carrickmacrossbus
6h 57m
€54–119
Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
6h 19m
€43–137
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
14h 51m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
15h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
7h 18m
€100–359
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 28m
€95–325
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 17m
€92–344
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
15h 39m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
16h 48m

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

18Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Ulster.

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Distance: 470.3 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Ulster. 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 Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dundalk, walk to Dundalk Clarke Station, then take the bus to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to ATU Letterkenny via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 14h 51m.

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