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 £35 - £75 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £80 - £120.

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 6h 38m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Croydon to Sunderland?

The distance between Croydon and Sunderland is 279 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 which takes 4h 52m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 Grand Central Trains, 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 which takes 4h 52m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 38m.

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 Grand Central Trains, arrive at Sunderland 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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Croydon to Sunderland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Croydon to Sunderland by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 52m
£82–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 38m
£35–73
Drive 279.6 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Sunderlandcar 279.6 mi
5h 4m
£70–101
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 via Stevenage
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Stevenagetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
5h 12m
£106–151
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 31m
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 51m
£127–408
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
5h 6m
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
£122–377
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
£92–262
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
£85–249

Croydon to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 277.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Sunderland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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