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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Sunderland is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Sunderland via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Irvine to Sunderland?

The distance between Irvine and Sunderland is 204 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Sunderland without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Irvine to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Irvine to Sunderland train from?

Irvine to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Irvine to Sunderland is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Irvine to Sunderland bus arrive?

Irvine to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Irvine to Sunderland train arrive?

Irvine to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Sunderland is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Irvine to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1975+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain
4h 57m
£72–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 26m
£30–50
Drive 166.8 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Sunderlandcar 166.8 mi
3h 17m
£41–59
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 16m
£67–188
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
6h
£73–135
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 59m
£40–89
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
6h 48m
£52–199

Irvine to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Irvine to Sunderland via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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