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

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham 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 / ...
    3h 37m
    £94–138

  2. Bus via Monument

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    6h 14m
    £28–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    5h 10m
    £30–55

  4. Drive  193.6 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Sunderlandcar car 193.6 mi
    3h 20m
    £48–69

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle, 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 18m

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 6m

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5h 27m
    £69–203

Birmingham to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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