What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle Port and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Station Road-Industrial Estate station and arriving at John Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle Port and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Port to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Sunderland via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Newcastle Port to Sunderland?

The distance between Newcastle Port and Sunderland is 7 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle Port to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland without a car is to bus which takes 28 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland?

The bus from Station Road-Industrial Estate to John Street takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newcastle Port to Sunderland bus from?

Newcastle Port to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Station Road-Industrial Estate.

Where do I catch the Newcastle Port to Sunderland train from?

Newcastle Port to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Where does the Newcastle Port to Sunderland bus arrive?

Newcastle Port to Sunderland bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Street station.

Where does the Newcastle Port to Sunderland train arrive?

Newcastle Port to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Pelaw station.

Can I drive from Newcastle Port to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Port to Sunderland is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Newcastle Port to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1973+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle Port to Sunderland by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road-Industrial Estate to John Streetbus 24
28 min
£2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Pelawsubway Yel
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to Sunderlandsubway Grn
40 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newcastle Port to Sunderlandtaxi 12 mi
21 min
£28–35
Drive 12 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle Port to Sunderlandcar 12 mi
21 min
£3–5

Newcastle Port to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Go North East operates a bus from Station Road-Industrial Estate to John Street every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 28 min. Stagecoach North East also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 40 min.

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