The distance between Inverness and Sunderland is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Inverness to Sunderland by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sunderland → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle.
LNER
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
There are several options for getting from Inverness to Sunderland by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).
The distance between Inverness and Sunderland is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Inverness and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £78 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Sunderland. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Sunderland. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inverness and Sunderland. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Inverness and Sunderland. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Inverness and Sunderland. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £52($62) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Train to Newcastle | 7hrs | £48($57) | once a week | 515km (320 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | £41($48) | once daily | 465km (289 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £78($90) | on demand | 450km (280 miles) |
Loganair
Aer Lingus
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.