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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Fife is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Fife is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 21m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Fife. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Provost Wynd via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Fife. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Cupar via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Fife?

The distance between Sunderland and Fife is 180 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Fife without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 21m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Sunderland to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Fife bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Fife?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Fife is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 21m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Sunderland to Fife bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Fife is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Sunderland to Fife.

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

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Where can I stay near Fife?

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

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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 Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
3h 21m
£59–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
5h 18m
£24–70
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Fifecar 162.5 mi
3h 29m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
3h 58m
£92–133

Sunderland to Fife by train

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Cupar via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Provost Wynd via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 5h 18m.

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