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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunderland has to offer.
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 39h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by LNER. The train journey from Sunderland to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $324 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $257 for a 7h 00m 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 120 miles and will cost you around $12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 205 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
Most booked hotels in Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.98 and $45.31. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.