The distance between Peak District National park and Sunderland is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Sunderland by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sunderland → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle.
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There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Sunderland by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between Peak District National park and Sunderland is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Peak District National park and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Sunderland. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Peak District National park and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Sunderland. We recommend that you drive to Sunderland. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Sunderland. We recommend that you 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peak District National park and Sunderland. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £86($100) | hourly | 282km (175 miles) |
Train via Thornaby | 4h 45m | £42($50) | every 2 hours | 277km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £40($47) | on demand | 226km (141 miles) |
The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.