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. Sunderland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by LNER. The train journey from Sunderland to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €149 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city centre, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 2.7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 193 km and will cost you around €15. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 249 km. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sunderland
Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland
Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sunderland, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.