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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Sunderland is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Sunderland is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Interchange. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Sunderland via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Durham to Sunderland?

The distance between Durham and Sunderland is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Sunderland without a car is to line 20 bus which takes 54 min and costs .

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

The line 20 bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Interchange takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Durham to Sunderland bus from?

Durham to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Durham to Sunderland is to line 20 bus which takes 54 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £20 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Durham to Sunderland bus arrive?

Durham to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Durham to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Sunderland is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Durham to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1968+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Durham to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Sunderland by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Interchangebus 20 / ...
54 min
Drive 12.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Sunderlandcar 12.7 mi
20 min
£4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
59 min
£9–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham to Sunderlandtaxi 12.7 mi
20 min
£45–60

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Distance: 14.9 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Go North East operates a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Interchange every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Sunderland via Newcastle in around 59 min.

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