What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Sunderland is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Brampton Road and arriving at Interchange via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Sunderland via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Sunderland?

The distance between East Midlands and Sunderland is 190 miles. The road distance is 164.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from East Midlands to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Sunderland bus from?

East Midlands to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Sunderland train from?

East Midlands to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Sunderland?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the East Midlands to Sunderland bus arrive?

East Midlands to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Sunderland train arrive?

East Midlands to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Sunderland is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from East Midlands to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Sunderland.

East Midlands to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Sunderland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 7m
£128–171
Drive 163.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Sunderlandcar 163.5 mi
3h 3m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
6h 47m
£46–76
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
6h 50m
£84–136

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Distance: 188.8 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Sunderland, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Interchange via Brampton Road, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 47m.

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