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.
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 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Sunderland to London takes 2h 48m and costs around AED 231 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 250 for a 3h 27m 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 Manchester, which is about 168 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 89 km and will cost you around AED 77. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 18 for a journey of 185 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 AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Vauxhall Insignia or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.