Travel optionsfrom Sunderland to Durham
How to get from Sunderland to Durham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Durham:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Durham costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Durham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER to go to Durham by train.
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