How to travel from Saint Davids to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Sunderland is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Sunderland by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance543km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Sunderland by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Saint Davids and Sunderland is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Saint Davids and Sunderland by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Sunderland. We recommend that you drive to Sunderland. instead which will take 6h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Sunderland. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, NEWPORT South Wales and Newport South Wales Train Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Sunderland. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Saint Davids and Sunderland. The distance is around 543km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Sunderland is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Sunderland

Transport options from Saint Davids to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 35m
£170($200)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Train to Rhoose, plane7h 15m
£270($320)
3 times a week935km (581 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane8h 20m
£195($230)
every 4 hours1,015km (630 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£35($41)
twice a week720km (447 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£95($110)
on demand543km (337 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