The distance between Plymouth and Sunderland is around 602km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Plymouth 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.
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Take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then Kirkgate High Court and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Plymouth and Sunderland is around 602km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Plymouth and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Sunderland is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Sunderland. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Plymouth and Sunderland. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Plymouth and Sunderland. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Kirkgate High Court. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Sunderland. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 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 Plymouth and Sunderland. The distance is around 646km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £190($225) | once daily | 602km (374 miles) |
Bus to Newquay, Fly | 4hrs | £280($330) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £155($185) | once daily | 659km (410 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 6hrs | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 955km (593 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | £320($375) | hourly | 888km (552 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 719km (447 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 10h 15m | £180($210) | every 4 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | £45($53) | 5 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £110($135) | on demand | 646km (402 miles) |
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