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, 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sunderland to London takes 2h 48m and costs around RM 658 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 443 for a 4h 51m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 155 miles and will cost you around RM 62. From Manchester, the ticket costs about RM 119 for a journey of 210 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 RM 8.87 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 RM 106.36 and RM 141.81.