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

The cheapest way to get from Whickham to Sunderland is to train which costs £1 - £5 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whickham to Sunderland is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whickham and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Whickham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Rectory Lane and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Whickham and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metrocentre and arriving at Sunderland. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Whickham to Sunderland?

The distance between Whickham and Sunderland is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whickham to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £1 - £5.

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

The train from Metrocentre to Sunderland takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Whickham to Sunderland bus from?

Whickham to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Rectory Lane station.

Where do I catch the Whickham to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Whickham to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Whickham to Sunderland is to train which takes 30 min and costs £1 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Whickham to Sunderland bus arrive?

Whickham to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Eldon Square Bus Station.

Where does the Whickham to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whickham to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Whickham to Sunderland is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Whickham to Sunderland.

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

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Whickham to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Whickham to Sunderland by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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 Metrocentre to SunderlandCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
30 min
£1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane to Eldon Square Bus StationX30 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Sunderland InterchangeUk073 / ...
1h 1m
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whickham to Sunderland15.3 mi
22 min
£35–45
Drive 15.3 mi
1. Drive from Whickham to Sunderland15.3 mi
22 min
£4–6
Line 301 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane to Gateshead Interchange301
2. Take the subway from Gateshead to SunderlandGrn
49 min
£4–6
Line 301 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane to Monument Market Street301
2. Take the bus from Monument Pilgrim Street to Fawcett StreetX24 / ...
1h 33m
£4–6

Whickham to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Metrocentre to Sunderland hourly. Tickets cost £1–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rectory Lane to Sunderland Interchange via Eldon Square Bus Station and John Dobson Street in around 1h 1m.

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