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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Sunderland is to bus which costs £35 - £150 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Sunderland via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Rochester to Sunderland?

The distance between Rochester and Sunderland is 313 miles. The road distance is 296.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Sunderland without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Rochester to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Sunderland bus from?

Rochester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Sunderland train from?

Rochester to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Rochester to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Rochester to Sunderland bus arrive?

Rochester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Rochester to Sunderland train arrive?

Rochester to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Sunderland is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Rochester to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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

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Train via Central Station
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
£108–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 11m
£36–144
Drive 294.4 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Sunderlandcar 294.4 mi
4h 52m
£72–104
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 51m
£76–299
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 58m
£87–153
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 2m
£129–312
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h
£147–439
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 32m
£99–278

Rochester to Sunderland by train and subway

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Distance: 311.6 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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