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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Durham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Durham is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Durham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Durham via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Sunderland to Durham?

The distance between Sunderland and Durham is 26 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Durham without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Sunderland to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Durham bus from?

Sunderland to Durham bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Durham train from?

Sunderland to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Durham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Durham is to train which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus, which costs and takes 58 min.

Where does the Sunderland to Durham bus arrive?

Sunderland to Durham bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge station.

Where does the Sunderland to Durham train arrive?

Sunderland to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Durham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Sunderland to Durham.

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

Book your Sunderland to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1854+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Newcastletrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
42 min
£9–19
Drive 12.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Durhamcar 12.9 mi
20 min
£4–5
Line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 20 / ...
58 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Durhamtaxi 12.9 mi
20 min
£45–60

Sunderland to Durham by train

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Distance: 25.5 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Durham via Newcastle in around 42 min. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 58 min.

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