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There are 6 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 50m
    £97–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn23
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Uk073
    6h 55m
    £24–36

  3. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus bus
    6h 47m
    £30–48

  4. Drive  193.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wolverhampton to Sunderlandcar car 193.8 mi
    3h 23m
    £48–70

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 42m

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    5h 47m
    £63–118

Wolverhampton to Sunderland by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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