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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunderland to Leicester

Composite routes from Sunderland to Leicester

Cheapest
3 h
Car
286 km.
from $15
Other
4 h 45 min
Bus
253 km.
from €28.85
Details
4 h 32 min
Bus, Train
251 km.
from $180.78
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
251 km.
from $109.86
5 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
251 km.
from $177.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$278.47

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,518.93

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$417.71–$6,961.78

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$468.34

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Newcastle to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$569.60

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$632.89

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Go North East

Phone:
+44 191 420 5050
Email:
Website:
gonortheast.co.uk/
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.96

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$50.63
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Leicester is to bus which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margarets bus station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Leicester?

The distance between Sunderland and Leicester is 317 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leicester without a car is to line 20 bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Leicester?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sunderland to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leicester bus from?

Sunderland to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Leicester bus arrive?

Sunderland to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Leicester is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Sunderland to Leicester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Leicester?

Book your Sunderland to Leicester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 772+ hotels available in Leicester. Prices start at $56.02 per night.
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