How to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland

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Travel Information from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland

Distance10 miles (16 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$2 - $3
Cheapest modeTrain • $2 (€1) • 17 min
Fastest modeTrain • $2 (€1) • 17 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 10 miles (16 km) by train or bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland.

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from Newcastle to Sunderland

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

Our recommendation

train

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)W49398
10:40AM0h20
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:00AMSunderland station (SUN)
$31One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)W49398
10:40AM0h20
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:00AMSunderland station (SUN)
$31One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y01532
10:17AM0h19
Newcastle station (NCL)
10:36AMSunderland station (SUN)
$31One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)W49409
11:40AM0h21
Newcastle station (NCL)
12:01PMSunderland station (SUN)
$41One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)W49424
09:40AM0h21
Newcastle station (NCL)
10:01AMSunderland station (SUN)
$41One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)W49357
08:40AM0h19
Newcastle station (NCL)
08:59AMSunderland station (SUN)
$41One-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 to Sunderland from Newcastle upon Tyne including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland is a train with an average price of $2 (€1).

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

Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $3 (€3) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland is by train, which takes on average 17 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 30 min on average.

Sunderland is approximately 10 miles (16 km) away from Newcastle upon Tyne.

The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland:

    • You can take a bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland with Megabus, Stagecoach North East, Go North East or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $3 (€3) with Go North East from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland.
    • You can travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland by train with Northern Rail (3) or LNER. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $2 (€1) with Northern Rail (3) from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland with the following travel companies:

    • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, Stagecoach North East, Go North East or FlixBus.
    • 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).

    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 from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland.

    Looking to extend your trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland? Many Omio customers who go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds or York. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds or York from Sunderland, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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