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 7h 33m.

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 7h 33m.

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 or bus 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 bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 33m.

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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There are 6 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
£125–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus Uk010
7h 33m
£23–37
Drive 195.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Rugbycar 195.4 mi
3h 14m
£49–70
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
4h 29m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain
6h 25m
£88–158
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 Euston to Rugbytrain
4h 3m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Asda 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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