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How to get fromSunderland to Kentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Sunderland to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Newcastle

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    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 51m
    £129–209

  2. Drive 308.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Kentcar car 308.8 mi
    5h 7m
    £76–109

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Marble Archbus bus 598 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    8h 19m
    £79–187

  4. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 33m
    £96–365

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain train Sunderland - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 27m
    £102–186

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus bus
    9h 32m

  7. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 44m
    £138–322

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 37m
    £165–477

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 52m
    £129–344

  10. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 12m
    £118–282

  11. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 2m
    £117–316

Sunderland to Kent by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Lenham via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Dickley Wood via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 9h 32m.

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