How to travel from Exmouth to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Exmouth and Sunderland is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Exmouth to Sunderland by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Digby & Sowton, Fly

Take the train to Digby & Sowton then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)

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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Sunderland by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £145 ($170) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).

The distance between Exmouth and Sunderland is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Exmouth and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Sunderland is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £145 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Sunderland. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exmouth to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Newcastle. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Exmouth and Sunderland. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Exmouth and Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Digby & Sowton then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Exmouth and Sunderland. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).

How do I get from Exmouth to Sunderland

Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Sunderland

Transport options from Exmouth to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Digby & Sowton, Fly + 3 similar
2h 45m
£175($210)
5 times a week542km (337 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
£145($170)
once daily594km (369 miles)
Train to Digby & Sowton, plane4h 25m
£295($350)
5 times a week827km (514 miles)
Train to London Paddington, Fly5h 10m
£340($400)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
£180($215)
every 4 hours654km (406 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)9h 15m
£160($190)
5 times a week673km (418 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£100($120)
on demand587km (365 miles)

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Airports near Sunderland

The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Sunderland
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Sunderland
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Sunderland