What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland is to subway which costs £1 - £4 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Station Square - Metro and arriving at John Street via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Sunderland via Pelaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Sunderland?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Sunderland is 40 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How do I travel from Whitley Bay to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland without a car is to bus and line 24 bus which takes 37 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Sunderland bus from?

Whitley Bay to Sunderland bus services, operated by Northstar, depart from Station Square - Metro.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Sunderland train from?

Whitley Bay to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Whitley Bay station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Sunderland bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Sunderland bus services, operated by Northstar, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Sunderland train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Sunderland train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Pelaw station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Sunderland is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Whitley Bay to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1922+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Whitley Bay to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via bus, line 24 bus, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 24 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Square - Metro to Interchangebus 900
2. Take the bus from Interchange to John Streetbus 24
37 min
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Pelawsubway Yel
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to Sunderlandsubway Grn
1h 3m
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to Sunderlandtaxi 14.2 mi
25 min
£65–80
Drive 14.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Sunderlandcar 14.2 mi
25 min
£4–6
Subway, line 24 bus
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to South Shieldssubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to John Streetbus 24
1h 34m
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to South Shieldssubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Lower Dundas Streetbus E1 / ...
1h 43m
£4–6

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Distance: 39.7 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a bus from Station Square - Metro to John Street via Interchange in around 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 1h 3m.

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