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, 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 the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 10h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sunderland to Manchester takes 2h 43m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $215 for a 2h 49m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city center, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 1.7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 101 miles 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 115 miles and will cost you around $5. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 155 miles. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.2 miles 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
Renting a car in Sunderland costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.