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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Sunderland is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Sunderland is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs £55 - £190.

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 54m.

How far is it from Ireland to Sunderland?

The distance between Ireland and Sunderland is 291 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 30m and costs £110 - £190.

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 1932+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Ireland to Sunderland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Sunderland by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 5m
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
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 54m
£41–60
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 30m
£113–188
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 51m
£125–297
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
4h 51m
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
6h 13m
£59–182
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
£67–220
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
7h 35m
£81–223
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
8h 27m
£69–201
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 29m
£66–235
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
£97–331

Ireland to Sunderland by bus and busferry

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15h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.1 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 Terminal, then take the bus to Fawcett Street. 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 30m.

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