What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland is to bus via Golders Green station which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Sunderland via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Sunderland?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Sunderland is 268 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Sunderland bus from?

Waterloo Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Sunderland train from?

Waterloo Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Sunderland bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Sunderland train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Sunderland train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Sunderland station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Sunderland is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Waterloo Station to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Sunderland?

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Waterloo Station to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 47m
£71–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 2m
£32–81
Drive 269.4 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Sunderlandcar 269.4 mi
4h 45m
£68–98
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
3h 52m
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Interchangebus 598
7h 24m
£44–79
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 47m
£121–384
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 11m
£113–374
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 16m
£85–242
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain
6h 32m
£78–235
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 52m

Waterloo Station to Sunderland by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Sunderland, England?

Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Sunderland every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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