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 4m.

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 £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Interchange via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Sunderland?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Sunderland is 22 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 subway which takes 1h 4m and costs £1 - £4.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m 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 Go North East, depart from Whitley Road - Park Avenue station.

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 Go North East, arrive at Haymarket St Mary's Place 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 1975+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Whitley Bay to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

How to get fromWhitley Bay to Sunderland

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Pelawsubway Yel
2. Take the subway from Pelaw to Sunderlandsubway Grn
1h 4m
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Haymarket St Mary's Placebus 309
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
1h 42m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitley Bay to Sunderlandtaxi 14.2 mi
25 min
£30–40
Drive 14.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Sunderlandcar 14.2 mi
25 min
£4–5
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

Whitley Bay to Sunderland by subway

1110Weekly Subways

1h 4mAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitley Bay to Sunderland.

Launch map view

Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Sunderland via Pelaw in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Interchange via Haymarket St Mary's Place and John Dobson Street in around 1h 42m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.