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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Stansted is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Stansted is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 7m and costs £120 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Stansted?

The distance between Sunderland and Stansted is 312 miles. The road distance is 293.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Stansted without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 7m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Sunderland to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Stansted bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Stansted train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Stansted?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Stansted is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 7m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Sunderland to Stansted bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Stansted train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Stansted is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Sunderland to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16508+ hotels available in Stansted.

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There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Stansted 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 / ...
4h 7m
£126–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
8h 59m
£39–140
Drive 291.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Stanstedcar 291.5 mi
4h 50m
£73–105
Bus to Newcastle, 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 Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
5h 59m
£88–132
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
9h 12m
£66–155
Bus to Newcastle, 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
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 11m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
7h 31m
£131–417
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 18m

Sunderland to Stansted by train and bus

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Distance: 310.3 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Stansted, 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 hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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