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How to get fromSunderland to Headingleyby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk073 / ...
    2h 22m
    £12–26
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 28m
    £35–79
  3. Drive  86.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Headingleycar car 86.3 mi
    1h 40m
    £22–32
  4. Train via Middlesbrough

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 18m
    £33–55

Sunderland to Headingley by bus

Calendar95Weekly Buses
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Headingley, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 1h 55m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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