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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Sunderland is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h.

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 £30 - £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 4h.

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 35m.

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 which takes 2h 35m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Sunderland is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h.

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 1970+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 35m
£61–90
Bus
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 / ...
4h
£14–33
Drive 122.7 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Sunderlandcar 122.7 mi
2h 6m
£31–44
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Meadowhall to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
4h 58m
£45–79

Sheffield to Sunderland by train and subway

155Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 4h.

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