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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £13 - £55 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Sunderland?

The distance between Sheffield and Sunderland is 143 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Sunderland without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 28m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Sheffield to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Sunderland bus from?

Sheffield to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Sunderland train from?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Sunderland bus arrive?

Sheffield to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Sunderland is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Sheffield to Sunderland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1959+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Sheffield to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Sunderland by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Sunderlandsubway Grn
2h 28m
£73–103
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
3h 55m
£14–55
Drive 122.7 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Sunderlandcar 122.7 mi
2h 6m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Interchangebus Uk010
4h 3m
£16–59

Sheffield to Sunderland by train and subway

157Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 3h 55m.

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