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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Birmingham is to bus via Leeds which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Birmingham?

The distance between Sunderland and Birmingham is 218 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Sunderland to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Birmingham bus from?

Sunderland to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Birmingham train from?

Sunderland to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Sunderland to Birmingham bus arrive?

Sunderland to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Birmingham train arrive?

Sunderland to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Birmingham is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sunderland to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 46m
£94–147
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 53m
£28–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
5h 15m
£30–55
Drive 193.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Birminghamcar 193.5 mi
3h 20m
£48–69
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
4h 14m
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 16m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 55m
£74–203
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 29m

Sunderland to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 217.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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