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How to get fromSunderland to Walesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    3h 25m
    £62–93
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 131 / ...
    4h 34m
    £17–27
  3. Drive  122.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Walescar car 122.4 mi
    2h 3m
    £31–44
  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain train
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kiveton Bridgetrain train
    5h 3m
    £46–81

Sunderland to Wales by bus

Calendar79Weekly Buses
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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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, you can take a bus from Interchange to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 4h 34m.

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