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How to get fromGloucester to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Gloucester to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 19m
    £116–180

  2. Bus via Monument

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk077
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    8h 49m
    £34–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    7h 45m
    £38–69

  4. Drive  245.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Sunderlandcar car 245.5 mi
    4h 14m
    £62–89

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    4h 26m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newcastletrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 10m
    £116–181

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 19m

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 18m

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 45m
    £88–239

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 28m
    £93–237

Gloucester to Sunderland by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Sunderland via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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