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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    4h 4m
    £88–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus bus Uk010
    5h
    £22–32

  3. Drive  173.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Leicestercar car 173.5 mi
    3h 2m
    £44–63

  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 39m

  5. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    6h 30m
    £25–51

  6. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    4h 2m

Sunderland to Leicester by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Leicester via Newcastle and Sheffield in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Asda every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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