Sunderland travel guide
Sunderland Tourism | Sunderland Guide
You're Going to Love Sunderland
With a population of 177,965, Sunderland is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Sunderland
If you’re looking for affordable options, San Marino at Hanover Place (San Marino at Hanover Place) and The Engine Room (High St W) are great picks.
When to visit Sunderland
How to Get to Sunderland
Plane
Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 miles from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Sunderland to Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $101 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 1.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 101 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 55 miles and will cost you around $35. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sunderland
Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland
Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.66 and $50.22. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sunderland, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.