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

The cheapest way to get from London to Sunderland is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £30 - £130 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 3h 12m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between London and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between London and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Sunderland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from London to Sunderland?

The distance between London and Sunderland is 281 miles. The road distance is 270.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Sunderland without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 3h 12m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from London to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Sunderland bus from?

London to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the London to Sunderland train from?

London to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Sunderland?

The best way to get from London to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 3h 12m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £270 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the London to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Sunderland train arrive?

London to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from London to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Sunderland is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from London to Sunderland.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Sunderland?

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1959+ hotels available in Sunderland.

London to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Central Station
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 12m
£94–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus 436 / ...
6h 40m
£30–130
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 20m
£32–122
Drive 268.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Sunderlandcar 268.6 mi
4h 42m
£66–95
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3h 18m
£56–266
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
3h 22m
£70–130
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 17m
£112–264

London to Sunderland by train and subway

315Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between London, England and Sunderland, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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