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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Whickham is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Whickham is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Whickham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Whickham. However, there are services departing from Holmeside and arriving at Front Street - Rectory Lane via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Whickham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sunderland and arriving at Metrocentre. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Sunderland to Whickham?

The distance between Sunderland and Whickham is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Whickham without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £6 - £11.

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

The train from Sunderland to Metrocentre takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Whickham bus from?

Sunderland to Whickham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Holmeside station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Whickham train from?

Sunderland to Whickham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Whickham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Whickham is to train which takes 26 min and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 301 bus, which costs and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Sunderland to Whickham bus arrive?

Sunderland to Whickham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Monument Pilgrim Street station.

Where does the Sunderland to Whickham train arrive?

Sunderland to Whickham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Metrocentre station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Whickham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Whickham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Sunderland to Whickham.

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

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Where can I stay near Whickham?

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Sunderland to Whickham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 301 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Whickham by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Metrocentretrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
26 min
£6–11
Drive 15.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Whickhamcar 15.1 mi
22 min
£4–6
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Holmeside to Monument Pilgrim Streetbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Monument Market Street to Front Street - Rectory Lanebus 301
1h 17m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Whickhamtaxi 15.1 mi
22 min
£35–45
Subway, line 301 bus
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Gatesheadsubway Grn
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Front Street - Rectory Lanebus 301
53 min

Sunderland to Whickham by train

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Distance: 14.9 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Sunderland to Metrocentre hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holmeside to Front Street - Rectory Lane via Monument Pilgrim Street and Monument Market Street in around 1h 17m.

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