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

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There are 11 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 42m
    £117–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchangebus bus 815
    9h 5m
    £55–96

  3. Drive  325.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Sunderlandcar car 325.6 mi
    5h 32m
    £82–118

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    4h 54m

  5. Train via Horsham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain train
    7h 17m
    £119–173

  6. 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 6m
    £159–252

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 34m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 5m

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 38m
    £119–295

  10. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    7h 13m
    £111–354

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    7h 20m
    £148–439

Portsmouth to Sunderland by train, subway, and foot

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 5m.

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