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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Sunderland is to car ferry and bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 14h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Sunderland is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Larne to Sunderland?

The distance between Larne and Sunderland is 259 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Sunderland without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 10h 4m and costs £150 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Larne to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Sunderland bus from?

Larne to Sunderland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Sunderland bus arrive?

Larne to Sunderland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Larne to Sunderland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Larne to Sunderland by train, plane, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
best
1. Take the train from Larne Town 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
4h 59m
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchangebus
14h 52m
£43–61
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain
10h 4m
£154–469
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
13h 30m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 21m
£89–237
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 56m
£86–216
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain
13h 54m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar
5h 16m
£65–284

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

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Larne, Northern Ireland and Sunderland, England?

There is no direct connection from Larne 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 car ferry from Larne to Sunderland via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 10h 4m.

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