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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to London is to bus which costs £28 - £130 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to London is to train via Newcastle which takes 3h 20m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sunderland and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Sunderland to London?

The distance between Sunderland and London is 280 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to London without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 3h 20m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sunderland to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to London?

The best way to get from Sunderland to London is to train via Newcastle which takes 3h 20m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £130 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Sunderland to London bus arrive?

Sunderland to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Sunderland to London train arrive?

Sunderland to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to London is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Sunderland to London.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near London?

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 20m
£95–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
5h 50m
£28–130
Drive 268 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Londoncar 268 mi
4h 42m
£66–96
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
3h 34m
£70–110
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Newcastle to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston / ...
7h 3m
£87–143
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3h 46m

Sunderland to London by train

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Distance: 278.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to London Victoria every 3 hours. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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