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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Sunderland is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Sunderland is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Sunderland via King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Luton to Sunderland?

The distance between Luton and Sunderland is 311 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Luton to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Sunderland bus from?

Luton to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Sunderland train from?

Luton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Luton to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Luton to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Sunderland train arrive?

Luton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Sunderland is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Luton to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Luton to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Luton to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m
£107–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
6h 35m
£38–70
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Sunderlandcar 241.5 mi
4h 3m
£60–86
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
4h 5m
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
5h 8m
£86–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Yorkbus Ukn14
2. Take the train from York to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
7h 17m
£43–67
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 23m
£61–215
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 13m
£69–229
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 25m

Luton to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 5h.

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