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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sunderland to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, San Marino at Hanover Place (San Marino at Hanover Place) and House of Zen Seaburn (Whitburn Road) are great picks.
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 domestic flight to Sunderland departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Sunderland to Manchester takes 2h 36m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £59 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.
Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 104 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 155 miles and will cost you around £18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 205 miles. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Sunderland costs £46 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sunderland, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.