What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Central Station and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central Station and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Sunderland is 184 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland bus from?

Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland train from?

Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland bus arrive?

Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland train arrive?

Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland?

Book your Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
3h 16m
£57–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
4h 49m
£18–30
Drive 162.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow Central Station to Sunderlandcar 162.2 mi
2h 57m
£40–57
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 13m
£59–159
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 18m
£53–141
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 2m
£61–135
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
6h 3m
£39–168

Glasgow Central Station to Sunderland by train and subway

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Glasgow Central Station, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Newcastle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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