How to travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland
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4.6Travel Information between Edinburgh and Sunderland
 Distance | 101 miles (163 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $5 - $31 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€4) • 3 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $31 (€27) • 1 h 51 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or East Coast |
Travel 101 miles (163 km) by bus or train between Edinburgh and Sunderland. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or East Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Sunderland.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Northern Trains is a publicly owned travel operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter travel across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 travel companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern travel: Standard.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Edinburgh to Sunderland. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland
You can get from Edinburgh to Sunderland 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Sunderland:
Taking a bus costs $26 (€23) less than taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€27) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Sunderland from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 51 min.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 5 min.
You should expect to travel around 101 miles (163 km) between Edinburgh and Sunderland.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Sunderland is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Edinburgh to Sunderland as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Sunderland:
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Sunderland:
- Travel with FlixBus or Megabus for buses to Sunderland. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $5 (€4).
- Travel with East Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo or Northern Rail (3) for trains to Sunderland. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Coast Edinburgh to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $31 (€27).
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Sunderland with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sunderland as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Sunderland from Edinburgh.
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