Newcastle to Sunderland
Many people travel between Newcastle and Sunderland, Tyne and Wear’s two cities, in either direction. There’s several ways to make the journey on public transport. The easiest public transport option from Newcastle city centre to Sunderland is the Tyne and Wear Metro.
🚇 Metro
Route: Newcastle Central Station → Sunderland
Journey time: approximately 28-31 minutes.
Trains run frequently throughout the day, typically every few minutes on weekday.
You can board at:
Central Station
Monument
Haymarket
🚆 Nothern Rail
Direct trains operate between Newcastle and Sunderland.
Fastest journey time is around 17-20 minutes.
Trains run regularly throughout the day.
🚌 Bus
Stagecoach and Go North East run services between Newcastle and Sunderland.
Bus journeys typically take longer than Metro or rail, usually around 45-75 minutes depending on traffic and route.
| Service | From Newcastle | to Sunderland | Operator | Time |
| X24 | Monument/Pilgrim Street | Fawcett Street | Stagecoach | 52 mins |
| Cityrider 56 | Market Street West | City Centre ( Via Gateshead, Washington & Nissan) | Go North East | 56 mins |
you can plan your journey in advance using our planner.
