What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland is to bus which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds Station and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Interchange. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Leeds Station and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds Station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Sunderland via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

The distance between Leeds Station and Sunderland is 117 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds Station to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds Station to Sunderland bus from?

Leeds Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds Station to Sunderland train from?

Leeds Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Leeds Station to Sunderland bus arrive?

Leeds Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Leeds Station to Sunderland train arrive?

Leeds Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds Station to Sunderland is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Leeds Station to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds Station to Sunderland?

Book your Leeds Station to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Leeds Station to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leeds Station to Sunderland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 11m
£34–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
2h 12m
£10–22
Drive 88.6 mi
1. Drive from Leeds Station to Sunderlandcar 88.6 mi
1h 39m
£22–32
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2h 28m
£32–54

Leeds Station to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Leeds Station, England and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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