How to get from Sunderland to Carlisle by bus and underground?

By bus and underground

To get from Sunderland to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take one underground line and 2 bus lines: take the GRN underground from St Peter's station to Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 685 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Bus Station, Hexham station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Walk to underground stationUnderground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - 685685
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from St Peter's

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    St Peter's
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twrajwdm
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Hexham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldjajwm
    51 min
  • 7
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    84 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Sunderland to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth station to Monument Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 684 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Bus Station, Hexham station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Bus - 5656
Bus - 684684
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monument Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twramdjt
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twrajwdm
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Hexham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldwdpmw
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldjajwm
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    84 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunderland to Carlisle

The distance between Sunderland, North East and Cumbria and Carlisle, North East and Cumbria is approximately 71.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to Carlisle by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in North East and Cumbria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sunderland

Sunderland is located at Sunderland, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth.

Underground stations close to Sunderland:

  • University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland
  • Stadium Of Light
  • Park Lane

Train stations close to Sunderland:

  • Sunderland

Bus stations close to Sunderland:

  • Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth
  • Dundas Street, Monkwearmouth
  • Wheatsheaf Roker Avenue, Monkwearmouth

Public transport stations close to Carlisle, North East and Cumbria

Carlisle is located at Carlisle, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle.

Train stations close to Carlisle:

  • Carlisle

Bus stations close to Carlisle:

  • Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
  • Warwick Square, Carlisle
  • Abberley House, Carlisle

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Sunderland to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth station to Monument Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 684 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Bus Station, Hexham station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Bus - 5656
Bus - 684684
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monument Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twramdjt
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twrajwdm
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Hexham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldwdpmw
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldjajwm
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    84 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Carlisle?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line GRN, Bus line 685, Bus line 685.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunderland to Carlisle?

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 684, Bus line 685.

  • Is there a direct underground between Sunderland and Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which underground line goes from Sunderland to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    The GRN underground line goes from St Peter's station near Sunderland to Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Airport station near Carlisle in North East and Cumbria

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunderland to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria by underground and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunderland and Carlisle in North East and Cumbria by underground and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near Sunderland to get to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    Get on the GRN underground from the St Peter's station near Sunderland in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between Sunderland and Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    Get off the underground at the Airport stop, which is closest to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria.

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