How to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland

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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €1, and a bus costs an average of €3.

Distance: 10 miles (17 km)

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€3

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€3

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51m

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21m

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30m

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1h 15m

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45m

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Newcastle to Sunderland

How to get from Newcastle to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
09:17AM0h19
Newcastle
09:36AMSunderland
$21One-way
0 transfers

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Northern Rail (3)
09:17AM0h19
Newcastle
09:36AMSunderland
$21One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
09:17AM0h19
Newcastle
09:36AMSunderland
$21One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)
05:53AM0h19
Newcastle
06:12AMSunderland
$31One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
09:49PM0h19
Newcastle
10:08PMSunderland
$31One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
06:40AM0h20
Newcastle
07:00AMSunderland
$31One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Sunderland

Travel to Sunderland easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newcastle to Sunderland.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Newcastle and Sunderland including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland is a train with an average price of $2 (€1).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Sunderland:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Sunderland costing on average $4 (€3).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

The distance from Newcastle to Sunderland is approximately 10 miles (17 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Sunderland is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Sunderland as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Sunderland:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, Go North East, Stagecoach North East, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER to go to Sunderland by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Sunderland with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, Go North East, Stagecoach North East, FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), LNER.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sunderland and these popular destinations at a great price.

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