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. 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, 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 the United States departs from Denver and takes around 14h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by LNER. The train journey from Sunderland to Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $33 for a 2h 36m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city center, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 2.7 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 89 km and will cost you around $21. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 249 km. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Sunderland
Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland
Most booked hotels in Sunderland
Renting a car in Sunderland
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sunderland, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.