How to travel from Poole to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Sunderland is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Poole 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.

👋 Also check out SunderlandPoole if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Sunderland.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)

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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance559km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Poole to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Poole and Sunderland is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Poole and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Sunderland is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Sunderland. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

South Western Railway, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Poole and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Sunderland. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poole and Sunderland with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 13hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Poole and Sunderland. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Poole and Sunderland. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Sunderland

Transport options from Poole to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 60m
£200($235)
once daily548km (341 miles)
Train to Woking, Fly4h 30m
£290($345)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane4h 45m
£135($160)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane4h 45m
£260($310)
hourly862km (536 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£100($120)
hourly635km (394 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly8h 20m
£150($180)
every 4 hours657km (408 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 40m
£19($22)
twice daily629km (391 miles)
Bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange13hrs
£34($40)
once a week759km (472 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£95($115)
on demand559km (347 miles)

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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