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How to get fromDarlington to Sunderlandby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the subway from Central Station to Sunderlandsubway subway Grn
    1h 3m
    £15–29

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Interchangebus bus 815
    1h 10m
    £6–11

  3. Drive  30.9 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Sunderlandcar car 30.9 mi
    42 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Darlington to Sunderlandtaxi taxi 30.9 mi
    42 min
    £130–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    1h 19m
    £14–31

  6. Bus via High Street Stand T

    1. Take the bus from Hippodrome to High Street Stand Qbus bus 6B / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Street Stand T to Peterlee Bus Station Stand Abus bus X10
    3. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand D to Interchangebus bus X6
    2h 35m

Darlington to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar554Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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 19m.

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