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How to get fromPortsmouth to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 34m
    £126–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Ukn10
    9h 26m
    £43–90

  3. Drive 325.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Sunderlandcar car 325.2 mi
    5h 31m
    £79–115

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4h 11m
    £91–225

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train
    8h 2m
    £193–300

  6. Bus via University of Portsmouth

    1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Ukn10
    9h 46m
    £43–90

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h
    £66–279

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    6h 5m
    £76–173

Portsmouth to Sunderland by train, subway, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 355 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sunderland via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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