What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland is to bus which costs £22 - £70 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Interchange via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland?

The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Sunderland is 192 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland bus from?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland train from?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train, bus or fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland?

The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland bus arrive?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland train arrive?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Can I share a ride from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Sunderland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 6m
£94–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
6h 14m
£23–65
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Sunderlandrideshare 161.6 mi
2h 39m
Drive 161.6 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderlandcar 161.6 mi
2h 39m
£39–57
Fly
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EMA - NCL
4h 49m
£56–127
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
6h 42m
£75–141

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Sunderland by bus and train

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Distance: 190.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Interchange via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 14m.

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