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$ 110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 110
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 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 15m.

Train

Located 1.1 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 Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

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 flight to Sunderland from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 15m.

Train

Located 1.1 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 Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,104 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (185 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,663 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,418 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from S$ 57 to S$ 2,046 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 31% 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$ 2.37 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$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.37 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$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.