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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Aberdeen via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Aberdeen?

The distance between Sunderland and Aberdeen is 264 miles. The road distance is 239.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 2m and costs £75 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Aberdeen bus from?

Sunderland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Aberdeen train from?

Sunderland to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 2m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Sunderland to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Sunderland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Aberdeen train arrive?

Sunderland to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Aberdeen is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Sunderland to Aberdeen.

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

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

Book your Sunderland to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Sunderland to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 2m
£75–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
6h 50m
£30–79
Drive 238 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Aberdeencar 238 mi
4h 42m
£58–84
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
6h 50m
£76–241
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 31m
£87–203
Line 56 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Monument Market Streetbus 56
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 51m
Fly Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 23m
£82–264
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
7h
£132–328
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LBA - ABZ
9h 21m
£124–285

Sunderland to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 262.9 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Aberdeen via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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