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How to get fromLeicester to Sunderlandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 12m
    £89–132
  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk002 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    6h 35m
    £22–43
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus bus Uk010
    5h 45m
    £23–36
  4. Drive  173.2 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Sunderlandcar car 173.2 mi
    3h 1m
    £44–63

Leicester to Sunderland by bus

Calendar77Weekly Buses
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leicester, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Sunderland via Sheffield, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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