There are 9 ways to get from Dorset to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m£155–257Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchangebus 815
11h 46m£58–108Drive 333.4 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Sunderlandcar 333.4 mi
6h 13m£83–120Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 56mTrain via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 59m£149–249Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 41m£168–270Train #3
- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
13h 23m£144–252Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
7h 42mBus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
7h 37m
Dorset to Sunderland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Sunderland is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Sunderland is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Interchange via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Sunderland via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Dorset and Sunderland is 419 miles. The road distance is 335.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Dorset to Sunderland, including transfers.
Dorset to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Sunderland is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Sunderland, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Sunderland via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Interchange via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Dorset to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Sunderland is 335 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Dorset to Sunderland.
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