The distance between Sunderland and London is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sunderland to London 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 London Kings Cross.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY).
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Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to London Victoria Coach Station.
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Drive to London King's Cross.
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to London by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Sunderland and London is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Sunderland and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to London is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and London, 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 Sunderland and London. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sunderland and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 35m.
Grand Central and LNER run train services between Sunderland and London. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Sunderland and London. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sunderland and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 50m.
Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sunderland and London. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to London. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and London. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to London Kings Cross + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £44($52) | hourly | 448km (279 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | £46($55) | every 4 hours | 425km (264 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £205($240) | hourly | 781km (485 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £23($27) | every 4 hours | 463km (288 miles) |
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station | 7h 50m | £25($29) | 6 times a week | 478km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £75($89) | on demand | 431km (268 miles) |
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