Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sunderland to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sunderland

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Engine Room (High St W) and Stirks Steakhouse Bar & Grill (30A Wavendon Crescent) are great picks.

When to visit Sunderland

Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 36h 15m.

Train

Located 0.7 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 Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 155 miles and will cost you around $14. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 200 miles. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

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 36h 15m.

Train

Located 0.7 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 Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 155 miles and will cost you around $14. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 200 miles. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,068 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,090 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (150 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from $87 to $2,705 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 33% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland

Hiring a car in Sunderland

Hiring a car in Sunderland costs $42 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Sunderland.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.50 and $48.67.

Hiring a car in Sunderland costs $42 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Sunderland.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.50 and $48.67.

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