How to get from Sunderland to Barnard Castle by bus and train?

From Sunderland to Barnard Castle by bus and train

To get from Sunderland to Barnard Castle in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X75 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Barnard Castle on the Moovit app.

131min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X75X75
Walk to Barnard Castle
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    600 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - X75X75
    Wait for bus
    X75
    Barnard Castle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle
    ID durgamwj
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sunderland to Barnard Castle by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and X75

To get from Sunderland to Barnard Castle in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Thornaby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the X75 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Barnard Castle on the Moovit app.

150min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X75X75
Walk to Barnard Castle
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nunthorpe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornaby
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    600 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - X75X75
    Wait for bus
    X75
    Barnard Castle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle
    ID durgamwj
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunderland to Barnard Castle

The distance between Sunderland, County Durham and Barnard Castle, County Durham is approximately 108.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to Barnard Castle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sunderland to Barnard Castle

To check the bus and train schedule from Sunderland to Barnard Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sunderland) and destination (Barnard Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Sunderland to Barnard Castle by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and X75

To get from Sunderland to Barnard Castle in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Thornaby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the X75 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Barnard Castle on the Moovit app.

150min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X75X75
Walk to Barnard Castle
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nunthorpe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornaby
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    600 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - X75X75
    Wait for bus
    X75
    Barnard Castle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle
    ID durgamwj
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Barnard Castle?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunderland to Barnard Castle?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN, Bus line X75.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Barnard Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunderland to Barnard Castle?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Carlisle station near Sunderland in Sunderland to Newcastle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newcastle station near Barnard Castle in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunderland to Barnard Castle by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunderland in Sunderland and Barnard Castle in County Durham by train and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sunderland to get to Barnard Castle?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Carlisle station near Sunderland in Sunderland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sunderland and Barnard Castle?

    Get off the train at the Newcastle stop, which is closest to Barnard Castle in County Durham.

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