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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Sunderland is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Sunderland is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Sunderland via Peterborough and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Norwich to Sunderland?

The distance between Norwich and Sunderland is 288 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Sunderland without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 58m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Norwich to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Sunderland train from?

Norwich to Sunderland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Where does the Norwich to Sunderland train arrive?

Norwich to Sunderland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Norwich to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Sunderland is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Norwich to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Norwich to Sunderland - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Norwich to Sunderland by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£111–164
Drive 245.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Norwich to Sunderlandcar 245.4 mi
4h 26m
£61–88
Fly Norwich International Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NWI - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 20m
£92–141
Train via Grantham
1. Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
5h 24m
£113–166
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 47m
Fly Norwich International Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane NWI - MME
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
7h 31m
£119–583
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 10m
£114–302

Norwich to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 286.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to Sunderland via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 4h 58m.

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