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

The cheapest way to get from Southwark to Sunderland is to bus which costs £29 - £140 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwark to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Southwark and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwark to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from St George's Circus and arriving at Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Southwark and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Southwark to Sunderland?

The distance between Southwark and Sunderland is 283 miles. The road distance is 269.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwark to Sunderland without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Southwark to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwark to Sunderland train from?

Southwark to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Southwark to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Southwark to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £140 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Southwark to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwark to Sunderland train arrive?

Southwark to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Southwark to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwark to Sunderland is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Southwark to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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Train via Central Station
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 54m
£93–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 7m
£30–132
Drive 268.3 mi
1. Drive from Southwark to Sunderlandcar 268.3 mi
4h 50m
£66–96
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
3h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 33m
£72–118
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
4h 16m
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 40m
£130–440
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 7m
£122–383
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 4m
£94–267
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain
6h 24m
£88–261

Southwark to Sunderland by bus, train, and subway

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.5 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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