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How to get fromWales to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wales to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 25m
    £149–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    9h 35m
    £37–65

  3. Drive  299.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar car 299.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £75–108

  4. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    4h 5m

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    7h 54m
    £97–170

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 8m

Wales to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Wales and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 35m.

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