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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Leicester is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Leicester via Newcastle and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Leicester?

The distance between Sunderland and Leicester is 208 miles. The road distance is 174.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Sunderland to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leicester train from?

Sunderland to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Leicester?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h.

Where does the Sunderland to Leicester bus arrive?

Sunderland to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Sunderland to Leicester train arrive?

Sunderland to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Leicester is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Sunderland to Leicester.

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

Book your Sunderland to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Leicester?

Book your Sunderland to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 992+ hotels available in Leicester.

Sunderland to Leicester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 4m
£100–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus Uk010
5h
£22–34
Drive 173.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Leicestercar 173.5 mi
3h 2m
£43–62
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 43m
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
6h 30m
£29–91
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4h 1m

Sunderland to Leicester by train

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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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