Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Sunderland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sunderland

If you’re looking for affordable options, House of Zen Seaburn (Whitburn Road) and The Engine Room (High St W) are great picks.

When to visit Sunderland

Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 15 miles from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 25m.

Train

Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 101 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 miles from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 25m.

Train

Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 101 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,199 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (664 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,288 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,727 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from S$ 49 to S$ 2,033 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland

Hiring a car in Sunderland

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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 S$ 27.13 and S$ 36.18. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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 S$ 27.13 and S$ 36.18. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.