How to travel from Winchester to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Sunderland is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Winchester to Sunderland by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £77($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Sunderland by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £77 ($90) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Winchester and Sunderland is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Winchester and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Sunderland is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £77 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Sunderland. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

South Western Railway, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Winchester and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Sunderland. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Sunderland. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Winchester and Sunderland. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).

How do I get from Winchester to Sunderland

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Sunderland

Transport options from Winchester to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£245($290)
hourly814km (506 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£155($185)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£77($90)
hourly559km (348 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly7h 20m
£130($155)
every 4 hours582km (362 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£84($100)
on demand485km (301 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