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 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.
Where to Eat in Sunderland
If you’re looking for affordable options, San Marino at Hanover Place (San Marino at Hanover Place) 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 domestic flight to Sunderland departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Sunderland to Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £48 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 Manchester, which is about 168 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 £17. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £10 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 Sunderland
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland
Most booked hotels in Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland costs £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% 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 £17.82 and £23.76. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.