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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Sunderland is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Sunderland is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Sunderland?

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 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Sunderland via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Dorset to Sunderland?

The distance between Dorset and Sunderland is 425 miles. The road distance is 335.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Dorset to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Sunderland bus from?

Dorset to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Sunderland train from?

Dorset to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Dorset to Sunderland is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Dorset to Sunderland bus arrive?

Dorset to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorset to Sunderland train arrive?

Dorset to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Sunderland is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Dorset to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Dorset to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dorset to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 31m
£139–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchangebus 815
12h 30m
£59–108
Drive 333.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Sunderlandcar 333.7 mi
6h 12m
£84–121
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 42m
£132–322
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain
9h 29m
£179–287
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain
4. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
13h 15m
£137–243
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
8h 3m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
7h 56m
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
8h 27m
£76–271

Dorset to Sunderland by bus, train, subway, and foot

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.1 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Sunderland via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 7h 31m. 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 12h 30m.

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