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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Interchange. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Sunderland?

The distance between Birmingham and Sunderland is 219 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Birmingham to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Sunderland bus from?

Birmingham to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Sunderland train from?

Birmingham to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Birmingham to Sunderland bus arrive?

Birmingham to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Sunderland train arrive?

Birmingham to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Sunderland is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Birmingham to Sunderland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1973+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Birmingham to Sunderland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 33m
£95–139
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
5h 50m
£27–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus 133
5h 10m
£30–55
Drive 193.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Sunderlandcar 193.6 mi
3h 20m
£48–69
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 33m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
6h 14m
£50–89
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 5m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 27m
£71–199

Birmingham to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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