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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Sunderland is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Sunderland via Peterborough and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Sunderland?

The distance between Cambridge and Sunderland is 249 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Sunderland without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cambridge to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Sunderland bus from?

Cambridge to Sunderland bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Sunderland train from?

Cambridge to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Sunderland is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Cambridge to Sunderland bus arrive?

Cambridge to Sunderland bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Sunderland train arrive?

Cambridge to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Sunderland is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cambridge to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Cambridge to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m
£89–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
8h 18m
£40–67
Drive 223.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Sunderlandcar 223.6 mi
3h 46m
£56–80
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 42m
£70–110
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain
6h 59m
£116–184
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 50m
£73–241

Cambridge to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Sunderland via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Interchange via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 8h 18m.

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