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How to get fromNewcastle Port to Sunderlandby ferry, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland by ferry, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    2. Take the bus from Station Road-Industrial Estate to John Streetbus bus 24
    43 min

  2. Drive  12 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle Port to Sunderlandcar car 12 mi
    21 min
    £3–5

  3. Ferry, subway

    1. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from South Shields to Pelawsubway subway Yel
    3. Take the subway from Pelaw to Sunderlandsubway subway Grn
    58 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newcastle Port to Sunderlandtaxi taxi 12 mi
    21 min
    £55–70

  5. Ferry, bus via Western Approach

    1. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    2. Take the bus from Western Approach to Fawcett Streetbus bus E2
    1h 14m

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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Newcastle Port, England and Sunderland, England?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle Port to Sunderland. However, you can take the ferry to South Shields Ferry Terminal, walk to Station Road-Industrial Estate, then take the bus to John Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to Sunderland via South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields, and Pelaw in around 58 min.

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