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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Sunderland is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Oxford to Sunderland?

The distance between Oxford and Sunderland is 284 miles. The road distance is 248.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Oxford to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Sunderland bus from?

Oxford to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Sunderland train from?

Oxford to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Oxford to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Oxford to Sunderland bus arrive?

Oxford to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Oxford to Sunderland train arrive?

Oxford to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Sunderland is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Oxford to Sunderland.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Sunderland?

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 54m
£123–180
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds - Eastgate Victoria to Sunderland Interchangebus
8h 9m
£31–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
7h 25m
£41–76
Drive 247.5 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Sunderlandcar 247.5 mi
4h 13m
£62–90
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
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 30m
Train via York
1. Take the train from Oxford to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£110–185
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 28m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 18m
£95–232

Oxford to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 282.7 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Newcastle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 25m.

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