How to Travel from
Sunderland to Alton Towers
by Route or Car
Schedule
Sunderland, Great Britain → Alton Towers, Great Britain
All
24 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
25 May, Mon
26 May, Tue
27 May, Wed
28 May, Thu
29 May, Fri
Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunderland to Alton Towers
Composite routes from Sunderland to Alton Towers
Cheapest
3 h 6 min
Car
291 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 24 min
Bus, Train
214 km.
from $5.43
7 h 20 min
Train, Bus
213 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 5 min
214 km.
Select a ticket
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Sunderland to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
The Coach Company UK
Bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Go North East
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Wharton
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.96
Train operators
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sunderland to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Cross Country
Train from Durham to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Northern Rail
Train from Sunderland to Middlesbrough
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Alton Towers?
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Alton Towers is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 3h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Alton Towers?
The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Alton Towers is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Alton Towers?
No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Alton Towers via Leeds Cultural B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
How far is it from Sunderland to Alton Towers?
The distance between Sunderland and Alton Towers is 282 km. The road distance is 291.7 km.
How do I travel from Sunderland to Alton Towers without a car?
The best way to get from Sunderland to Alton Towers without a car is to line 20 bus and train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Alton Towers?
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Sunderland to Alton Towers, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sunderland to Alton Towers bus from?
Sunderland to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sunderland station.
Where does the Sunderland to Alton Towers bus arrive?
Sunderland to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Can I drive from Sunderland to Alton Towers?
Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Alton Towers is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Sunderland to Alton Towers.
Where can I stay near Alton Towers?
There are 961+ hotels available in Alton Towers. Prices start at $43.10 per night.
→
+0
→
Transport search
Transport search
From Sunderland, where will you go next? Select a city below to get started
Popular routes
Choose one of the options below and start your journey
Catton - BiersbridgeBoxer - HighfieldsButternoll - MartindaleDalton-on-Tees - MortonEast Boldon - MartindaleVinyard - Flockton-MooreFasebi - FinningleyColton - Page BankHi Felling - OrtonIngleton - ScalingButternoll - Myers-SmithNewbiggin - CopeButternoll - ColbyEastgate - Marton-les-MoorsHi Haxley - Leitham