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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Rugby is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bennett Street via M&S and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Rugby via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Rugby?

The distance between Sunderland and Rugby is 249 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Sunderland to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rugby train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Rugby?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 32m, you could also bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Sunderland to Rugby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Rugby train arrive?

Sunderland to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Rugby is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Sunderland to Rugby.

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

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Where can I stay near Rugby?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 37m
£124–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus Uk010
6h 42m
£23–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
6h 6m
£61–120
Drive 195.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Rugbycar 195.4 mi
3h 14m
£48–69
Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
5h 32m
£60–152
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Rugbytrain
5h 3m
£72–293
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5h 23m
£92–226

Sunderland to Rugby by train

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Rugby via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and five other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 5 times a day.

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