What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland is to car ferry and drive which costs £70 - £300 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Interchange via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Sunderland?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Sunderland is 232 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Sunderland bus from?

Northern Ireland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Sunderland bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Sunderland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Northern Ireland to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Sunderland by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, bus
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
3h 35m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar
5h 43m
£71–293
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
10h 10m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain
11h 35m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 2m
£80–225
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain
5h 32m
£78–200
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
5h 56m
£78–213
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
11h 47m
Bus and ferry, train via Carlisle
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain
11h 52m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 230.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Sunderland, England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Sunderland. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Fawcett Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Sunderland via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 10h 10m.

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