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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Sunderland is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Somerset to Sunderland?

The distance between Somerset and Sunderland is 315 miles. The road distance is 315.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Somerset to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Sunderland bus from?

Somerset to Sunderland bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerset to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Somerset to Sunderland is to train which takes 8h and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Somerset to Sunderland bus arrive?

Somerset to Sunderland bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerset to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Sunderland is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Somerset to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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

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

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Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Rooksbridge Garagebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
4h 28m
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
9h 35m
£36–63
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h
£157–242
Drive 313.8 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Sunderlandcar 313.8 mi
5h 20m
£79–114
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 47m
£74–214
Fly Bristol Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane BRS - MME
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
8h 22m
£97–432
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
6h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus 133
10h 10m
£46–82

Somerset to Sunderland by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 313.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Newcastle every 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Interchange via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 35m.

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