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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Sunderland is to bus which costs £17 - £75 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Derby to Sunderland?

The distance between Derby and Sunderland is 179 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Derby to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Sunderland bus from?

Derby to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Sunderland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Derby to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Derby to Sunderland is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £75 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Derby to Sunderland bus arrive?

Derby to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Sunderland train arrive?

Derby to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Derby to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Sunderland is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Derby to Sunderland.

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

Book your Derby to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Sunderland?

Book your Derby to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1959+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Derby to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 59m
£92–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
5h
£18–71
Drive 155 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Sunderlandcar 155 mi
2h 33m
£38–55
Fly
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EMA - NCL
6h 26m
£59–197

Derby to Sunderland by train and subway

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h.

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