How to Travel from London to Sunderland
With its connections with Houghton-le-Spring, Washington and other suburban areas, the City of Sunderland is one of the largest districts in North East England. The city, which originally adopted its name from a large settlement in Sunderland town, lies about 240.86 miles away from the central region of London and takes about five to six hours to reach by different modes of transport. Personal vehicles, bus and train services can be utilized but since there is not any airport in Sunderland therefore, any direct flight from London to Sunderland is not available. However, personal vehicle is the easiest way because it can take you to the centre of Sunderland within 4 hours and 50 minutes. Still, the other modes can be helpful, if you don’t have your own vehicle.
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Travel By Car
Car is one of the easiest ways for travelling to Sunderland from London. There are three routes that you can use but the best one is Motorway 1, which takes you directly to the Sunderland. This route provides you easy access and wide road to reach your destination within 4 hours and 55 minutes approximately. The second route is A1 and A1 (M), which takes about 5 hours and 5 minutes while the third route is M40 which takes about 5 hours and 21 minutes. You can select any route depending on your location and journey plan. However, if you are visiting for the first time, detailed Driving Directions from London to Sunderland can help you.
If you do not have your own vehicle, you can use hired car, which you can rent from any car hiring services available in London. Here are few of the car services in London, make sure to check for the nearest car renting service in London.
Car leasing made simple
The Crown Group Worldwide Ltd
Autopoint Cars Ltd
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Travel by Train
Although car might be convenient mode for travelling, the train service is cheap and much faster than travelling via car. There are two routes, if you take train from London Kings Cross Tube Station. Almost each route takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes but if the train travels straight from London Kings Cross to Newcastle, it takes only 3 hours and 55 minutes to drop you in Sunderland Rail Station. However, if you select a train that travel from London Kings Cross to Birmingham New Street and then to New Castle, it can take up to 4 hours and 5 minutes. However, you can reach earlier, if you take train from any station located in the Northern Side of London. Still, in each case, you will have to buy a ticket from the respective station or you can book it online from the Transport direct Website. Fares may change depending upon your starting location in London. Therefore, you should consult the official website of the National Rail service.
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Travel By Bus
There are number of bus services available from London to Sunderland. Each bus service has its own fares, routes, and facilities. Some of these bus services make stops during the trip while others takes you direct to drop at different bus stops in Sunderland. However, almost each bus services takes between 5 and 6 hours depending upon its route. You can book any bus by making a physical appearance at their local office. Alternatively, you can use the online booking facility provided by many bus service operators. Contacts of some other bus service providers are given below.
Metroline Travel Ltd
London United Busways
H C T Group
