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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Sunderland is to bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £110 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Sunderland via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Essex to Sunderland?

The distance between Essex and Sunderland is 324 miles. The road distance is 261.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Essex to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Sunderland bus from?

Essex to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Sunderland train from?

Essex to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Essex to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 8h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Essex to Sunderland bus arrive?

Essex to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Essex to Sunderland train arrive?

Essex to Sunderland train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Sunderland is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Essex to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1975+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Essex to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m
£115–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
8h 13m
£42–155
Drive 259.7 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Sunderlandcar 259.7 mi
4h 42m
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 53m
£79–302
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
7h 28m
£87–143
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
10h 23m
£57–151
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
6h 5m
£50–140
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 38m
£136–336
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h
£77–235
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 7m
£151–435

Essex to Sunderland by train and subway

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Distance: 322.5 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Sunderland via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 8h 13m.

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