How to travel from Chelmsford to Sunderland, United Kingdom
The distance between Chelmsford and Sunderland is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sunderland → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Paddington Station then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£285($340)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newcastle.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Sunderland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).
The distance between Chelmsford and Sunderland is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Chelmsford and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Sunderland is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Sunderland. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Greater Anglia, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Chelmsford and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Paddington Station then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Paddington Station then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Sunderland is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Sunderland. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Sunderland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 10m | £285($340) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 3h 55m | £230($270) | once daily | 662km (411 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 4h 20m | £215($255) | hourly | 819km (509 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 25m | £155($180) | once daily | 958km (596 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5hrs | £140($165) | hourly | 845km (525 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £61($72) | hourly | 499km (310 miles) |
| Train via London Liverpool Street | 4h 20m | £58($69) | every 4 hours | 477km (296 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | £50($59) | 5 times a day | 518km (322 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 8h 10m | £33($39) | twice daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £75($89) | on demand | 433km (269 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chelmsford and Sunderland
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
Grand Central
Elizabeth Line
South Western Railway
Airlines
Jet2.com
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Sunderland
The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Sunderland
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 117km (72 miles) from Sunderland