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How to get fromAberdeen to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 36m
    £87–196
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11
    6h 20m
    £29–50
  3. Drive 238.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Sunderlandcar car 238.8 mi
    4h 40m
    £59–84
  4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane ABZ - NCL
    5h 43m
    £76–241
  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 48m
    £77–207
  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    7h 15m
    £29–81
  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    7h 57m
    £85–266

Aberdeen to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Newcastle 4 times a day. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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