How to travel from Loch Lomond to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Sunderland is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Sunderland by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level then Edinburgh and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Sunderland by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Sunderland is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Loch Lomond and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Sunderland. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Edinburgh and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Loch Lomond and Sunderland. We recommend that you drive to Sunderland. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level then Edinburgh and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Loch Lomond and Sunderland. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Sunderland

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Sunderland

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£63($74)
hourly336km (208 miles)
Train via Edinburgh3h 60m
£63($74)
hourly336km (208 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£54($64)
on demand311km (193 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Loch Lomond and Sunderland

Train operators

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