There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Wales by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 23m£62–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010
3h 48m£19–34Drive 122.4 mi
- Drive from Sunderland to Walescar 122.4 mi
2h 3m£31–44Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
- Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Kiveton Bridgetrain
5h 3m£46–83
Sunderland to Wales by subway, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Wales is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Sheffield via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Sunderland and Wales is 153 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Sunderland to Wales, including transfers.
Sunderland to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.
Sunderland to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Wales is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Wales, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 2h 50m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Sunderland to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Sunderland to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Wales is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Sunderland to Wales.
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