How to travel from Fort William to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Sunderland is around 406km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fort William 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 SunderlandFort William if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance406km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).

The distance between Fort William and Sunderland is around 406km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Fort William and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Sunderland. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Newcastle. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Fort William and Sunderland. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Sunderland. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Fort William and Sunderland. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Fort William and Sunderland. The distance is around 406km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Sunderland

Transport options from Fort William to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 20m
£150($180)
once daily665km (413 miles)
Train
7h 5m
£64($76)
6 times a week472km (293 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£48($57)
once daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£70($83)
on demand406km (253 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