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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Sunderland is to bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 4h and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Sunderland via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Croydon to Sunderland?

The distance between Croydon and Sunderland is 294 miles. The road distance is 281.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Sunderland without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 4h and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Croydon to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Sunderland bus from?

Croydon to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Sunderland train from?

Croydon to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Croydon to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 4h and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Croydon to Sunderland bus arrive?

Croydon to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Croydon to Sunderland train arrive?

Croydon to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Sunderland is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Croydon to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Train via Central Station
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h
£98–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 3m
£33–140
Drive 279.6 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Sunderlandcar 279.6 mi
5h 4m
£69–100
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from East Croydon 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
4h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 51m
£77–123
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
4h 52m
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 52m
£134–449
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain
6h 29m
£128–392
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 25m
£100–278
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain
6h 41m
£95–280

Croydon to Sunderland by train and subway

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Distance: 292.5 mi
Duration: 4h

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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