How to travel from Swanage to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Sunderland is around 564km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Swanage 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Sunderland.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)

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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance584km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).

The distance between Swanage and Sunderland is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (298 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Swanage and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Sunderland is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Sunderland. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth, London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

South Western Railway, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Swanage and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Swanage and Sunderland. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poole Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swanage and Sunderland. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Swanage and Sunderland. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Sunderland

Transport options from Swanage to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 25m
£255($300)
hourly878km (546 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 40m
£200($240)
once daily564km (350 miles)
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane5h 10m
£290($345)
once daily624km (387 miles)
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane5h 25m
£140($165)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Train
5h 45m
£160($190)
hourly667km (414 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
£25($29)
twice daily665km (413 miles)
Bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange13h 35m
£38($45)
once a week772km (480 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
£100($120)
on demand584km (363 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