How to travel from Londonderry to Sunderland, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Sunderland is around 469km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Londonderry to Sunderland by bus, ferry, train, 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 → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£320($380)
Multiple operators
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne St James Boulevard.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£48($57)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Newcastle.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Sunderland.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£68($81)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Sunderland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Sunderland by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £320 ($380).
The distance between Londonderry and Sunderland is around 469km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (236 miles)
It takes around 11h 5m to get from Londonderry and Sunderland by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Sunderland is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £320 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Sunderland is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Sunderland. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Sunderland. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Sunderland. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. instead which will take 11h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Sunderland is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 5m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Sunderland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £320($380) | 4 times a day | 502km (312 miles) |
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry + 1 similar | 10h 60m | £48($57) | once daily | 596km (371 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 11h 5m | £60($71) | once daily | 619km (385 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 15m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 699km (434 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 10m | £68($81) | every 4 hours | 469km (292 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Sunderland
Bus companies
Translink UK
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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