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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sunderland to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Sunderland
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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 19h 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 RM 131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 708 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , 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 RM 70. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 70 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 RM 7.65 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 RM 91.77 and RM 122.36.