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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wales to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 45m
    £161–271

  2. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    4h 4m
    £34–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    8h 50m
    £59–143

  4. Drive 299.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar car 299.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £73–106

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 25m
    £181–253

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain train
    8h 4m
    £122–214

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    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
    5h 5m
    £116–382

Wales to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 50m.

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