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How to get fromSunderland to Birtleyby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Birtley by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Hexham to Birtleytaxi taxi
    1h 10m
    £42–59

  2. Drive 40.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Birtleycar car 40.7 mi
    1h 1m
    £10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Birtleytaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    1h 1m
    £85–110

  4. Train, line 680 bus

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hexham Roadbus bus 680
    2h 20m

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Birtley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Birtley, Northumberland, England?

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Birtley. However, you can take the train to Hexham then take the taxi to Birtley. Alternatively, you can drive from Sunderland to Birtley in around 1h 1m.

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