The distance between St Andrews and Sunderland is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from St Andrews to Sunderland by bus and car. 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 Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
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There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Sunderland by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between St Andrews and Sunderland is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (113 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from St Andrews and Sunderland by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Sunderland. We recommend that you drive to Sunderland. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Sunderland. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Stagecoach East Scotland, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between St Andrews and Sunderland. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 St Andrews and Sunderland. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Sunderland is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £35 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 5h 30m | £35($42) | once daily | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £50($59) | on demand | 284km (177 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.