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How to get fromSunderland to Newcastle Portby bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Newcastle Port by bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 24 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Interchangebus bus 24
    2. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    55 min

  2. Drive  11.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Newcastle Portcar car 11.3 mi
    22 min
    £3–5

  3. Subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Pelawsubway subway Grn
    2. Take the subway from Pelaw to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    3. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    1h 6m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Newcastle Porttaxi taxi 11.3 mi
    22 min
    £55–65

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Western Approach-Tudor Roadbus bus E2
    2. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    1h 10m

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  • Distance: 7.8 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Newcastle Port, England?

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Newcastle Port. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Interchange, walk to South Shields Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to North Shields Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to North Shields Ferry Terminal via Pelaw, South Shields, and South Shields Ferry Terminal in around 1h 6m.

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