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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Sunderland is to car ferry and drive which costs £50 - £390 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Sunderland is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Dublin to Sunderland?

The distance between Dublin and Sunderland is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Sunderland without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 14m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Dublin to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Sunderland bus from?

Dublin to Sunderland bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Sunderland bus arrive?

Dublin to Sunderland bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Dublin to Sunderland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Sunderland by plane, bus, car ferry, car, ferry, train, or busferry

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Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, bus
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
4h 28m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
3. Drive from Heysham to Sunderlandcar
9h 52m
£51–388
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
11h 14m
£113–215
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
12h 7m
£119–286
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
6h 5m
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 25m
£72–233
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
7h 41m
£89–246
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
6h 53m
£63–195
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 1m
£70–268
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
7h 23m
£79–238
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus
15h 10m

Dublin to Sunderland by ferry, train, and subway

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11h 14mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Sunderland, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Sunderland. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Fawcett Street. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Sunderland via Isle of Man Douglas and Heysham in around 9h 52m.

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