What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland is to bus which costs £15 - £60 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sunderland is 143 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £15 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at St Andrew Square station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland?

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland - 5 ways to travel via train, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderland by tram, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Squaretram T50 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 48m
£46–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
4h 27m
£15–57
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Sunderlandrideshare 124.4 mi
2h 38m
Drive 124.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunderlandcar 124.4 mi
2h 38m
£30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Newcastletrain
3h 36m
£24–46

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Sunderland, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m. National Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Lumo operates a train from Haymarket to Newcastle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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