What is the cheapest way to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bishop Auckland and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from General Hospital and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bishop Auckland and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Sunderland via Darlington and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland?

The distance between Bishop Auckland and Sunderland is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 1h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishop Auckland to Sunderland bus from?

Bishop Auckland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from General Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Bishop Auckland to Sunderland train from?

Bishop Auckland to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bishop Auckland station.

Train or bus from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 1h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Bishop Auckland to Sunderland bus arrive?

Bishop Auckland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station Stand G.

Where does the Bishop Auckland to Sunderland train arrive?

Bishop Auckland to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishop Auckland to Sunderland is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland?

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Bishop Auckland to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from General Hospital to Bus Station Stand Gbus X21
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Interchangebus 20 / ...
1h 45m
Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bishop Auckland to Sunderlandcar 24.8 mi
34 min
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain
1h 47m
£21–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bishop Auckland to Sunderlandtaxi 24.8 mi
34 min
£55–70

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Distance: 27.4 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Bishop Auckland, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a bus from General Hospital to Interchange via Bus Station Stand D in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland via Darlington and Newcastle in around 1h 47m.

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