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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Sunderland is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Sunderland is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Sunderland via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Southampton to Sunderland?

The distance between Southampton and Sunderland is 363 miles. The road distance is 314.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Southampton to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Sunderland bus from?

Southampton to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Sunderland train from?

Southampton to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Southampton to Sunderland is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Southampton to Sunderland bus arrive?

Southampton to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Sunderland train arrive?

Southampton to Sunderland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Sunderland is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Southampton to Sunderland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Southampton to Sunderland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 28m
£119–198
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
9h 30m
£38–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchangebus 815
9h 10m
£55–96
Drive 313.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Sunderlandcar 313.1 mi
5h 15m
£79–114
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 40m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 46m
£157–239
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 14m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 21m
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 43m
£112–280
Fly Southampton Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane SOU - MME
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
8h 27m
£135–728
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 40m
£104–267

Southampton to Sunderland by train, subway, and foot

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.5 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Sunderland via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 10m.

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