The distance between Reading and Sunderland is around 444km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Reading 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 train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Wakefield Northbound Coach Park M1 and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Reading to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Reading and Sunderland is around 444km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Reading and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Sunderland is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Sunderland. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Reading 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reading and Sunderland. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reading and Sunderland with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6hrs.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Reading and Sunderland. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading 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 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 Reading and Sunderland. The distance is around 444km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 45m | £215($255) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, Fly | 2h 45m | £285($335) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 3h 25m | £125($150) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 30m | £225($270) | hourly | 843km (524 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 35m | £220($260) | hourly | 849km (527 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £62($73) | hourly | 510km (317 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 30m | £115($140) | hourly | 527km (327 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £41($48) | 6 times a week | 461km (286 miles) |
Bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange | 6hrs | £23($27) | once daily | 444km (276 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £77($90) | on demand | 444km (276 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.