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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Sunderland is to tram and fly which costs £30 - £130 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Sunderland is to tram and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Interchange via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Ireland to Sunderland?

The distance between Ireland and Sunderland is 280 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Sunderland without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 59m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ireland to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Sunderland bus from?

Ireland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Sunderland bus arrive?

Ireland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Ireland to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Sunderland by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, tram, car, or car ferry

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Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
5h 5m
£51–142
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
4h 50m
£32–121
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
12h 59m
£115–221
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
13h 52m
£117–292
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus
15h 42m
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 48m
£75–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar
7h 26m
£96–330

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Sunderland, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Sunderland. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, then take the subway to Sunderland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Road to Sunderland via Sean Moore Rd, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Newton-le-Willows, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 12h 59m.

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