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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Sunderland

Cheapest
2 h 28 min
Car
212 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sunderland
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from Bus Station to John
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Nexus

Phone:
0191 203 3199
Email:
Website:
nexus.org.uk/
Train from Central Station to Sunderland
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.66–$5.06

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland is to bus which costs $17.39 - $25 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland is to train and subway which takes 2h 3m and costs $32.61 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sunderland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sunderland is 217 km. The road distance is 212.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 3m and costs $32.61 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sunderland bus from?

Edinburgh to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sunderland train from?

Edinburgh to Sunderland train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sunderland?

It is currently 04:35 at both, Edinburgh and Sunderland.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sunderland train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sunderland train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sunderland is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Sunderland?

Book your Edinburgh to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1503+ hotels available in Sunderland. Prices start at $34.86 per night.
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