How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Sunderland is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus via Middlesbrough

Take the bus to Middlesbrough and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Leeds and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Sunderland is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Stoke on Trent and Sunderland by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland is to take the bus which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent and Sunderland. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Stoke on Trent and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Sunderland. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Sunderland with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Sunderland. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange. instead which will take 4h 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 Stoke on Trent and Sunderland. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).

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Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Middlesbrough + 1 similar
2h 20m
£27($32)
twice a week301km (187 miles)
Bus4h 35m
£19($22)
once daily290km (180 miles)
Train
3h 35m
£49($58)
hourly319km (198 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£52($62)
on demand300km (186 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