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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Sunderland is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Sunderland is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Interchange. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Sunderland via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Darlington to Sunderland?

The distance between Darlington and Sunderland is 42 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Sunderland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £6 - £11.

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

The bus from Dolphin Centre to Interchange takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Sunderland bus from?

Darlington to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Sunderland train from?

Darlington to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Darlington to Sunderland is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can train via Newcastle, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Darlington to Sunderland bus arrive?

Darlington to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Darlington to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Darlington to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Sunderland is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Darlington to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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There are 6 ways to get from Darlington to Sunderland by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Interchangebus 815
1h 10m
£6–11
Train via Newcastle
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
1h 13m
£14–31
Drive 30.9 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Sunderlandcar 30.9 mi
42 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Darlington to Sunderlandtaxi 30.9 mi
42 min
£130–170
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Thornabytrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
1h 36m
£14–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hippodrome to Rail Stationbus X60
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2h 1m
£13–22

Darlington to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 41.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Interchange twice a week. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darlington to Sunderland via Newcastle in around 1h 13m.

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