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There are 5 ways to get from Smethwick to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 30m
    £94–150
  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Uk010
    7h 2m
    £25–39
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    6h 50m
    £30–55
  4. Drive  193.3 mi

    1. Drive from Smethwick to Sunderlandcar car 193.3 mi
    3h 24m
    £48–70
  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 30m

Smethwick to Sunderland by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Smethwick, England and Sunderland, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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