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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 23m
    £140–216

  2. Bus via Leicester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus bus Uk010
    9h 27m
    £45–71

  3. Drive  299.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Sunderlandcar car 299.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £74–107

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    4h 31m

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    7h 55m
    £97–164

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    9h 49m
    £46–67

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane CWL - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    8h 50m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 50m
    £85–228

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 31m

Cardiff to Sunderland by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sunderland via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Pool Meadow Bus Station, M&S, and Asda in around 9h 27m.

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