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How to get fromSunderland to County Durhamby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to Bus Station Stand Bbus bus X21
    1h 49m

  2. Drive 25.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to County Durhamcar car 25.9 mi
    45 min
    £7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Bishop Aucklandtrain train
    2h 8m
    £21–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to County Durhamtaxi taxi 25.9 mi
    45 min
    £55–70

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  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and County Durham, England?

You can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station Stand H in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Bishop Auckland via Newcastle and Darlington in around 2h 8m.

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