Knows the run
A chauffeur who drives the Sunderland road and reads its traffic without a satnav.
Port of Tyne to Sunderland · Ferry & cruise port route
Port of Tyne to Sunderland
chauffeur.
The Port of Tyne–Sunderland run, priced before you travel: met at the passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked, and the fare from £55 fixed whatever the traffic does.
FromPort of Tyne
ToSunderland
Journey20–30 min
Fare£55
Instant fixed price
Port of Tyne (Newcastle)Sunderland
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£55 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£62 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£98 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£69 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£78 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£129 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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Your journey
Door to door, one fixed price.
Your driver waits at the passenger terminal at Port of Tyne with a name board and a hand for your luggage, then takes you directly to Sunderland. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Direct, door to door
Straight to Sunderland — no changes, nothing to arrange at the far end.
One driver, both ways
Book the return and the same fixed fare brings you back to Port of Tyne when you're done.
Fixed on booking
The Port of Tyne–Sunderland fare from £55 is agreed in advance — no meter.
Pick your class
Port of Tyne to Sunderland from £55.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £55 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £62 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £69 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £78 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting at the terminal with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- We track your ship’s return — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls and pickup fees included in your price
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive van — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from Port of Tyne to Sunderland.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Port of Tyne to Sunderland.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach + taxi | Varies · with changes | Cheapest | A change and a taxi at Sunderland |
| Metered taxi | 20–30 min | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed price, no name board |
| Rideshare app | 20–30 min | Surge pricing | Surges when it’s busiest |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 20–30 min | Fixed from £55 | Met at the passenger terminal, sailing tracked, straight to Sunderland |
Before you travel
Good to know about Port of Tyne to Sunderland.
For the return leg
Heading back to Port of Tyne later? Book the return and we time the Sunderland pickup to your sailing, at the same fixed fare.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and vetted — name, photo and number sent before the day.
Tolls & charges included
Every road toll — and, where the route applies, the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ — is inside your price.
Where your driver meets you
Your chauffeur waits at the passenger terminal at Port of Tyne with a name board and helps with the luggage before the direct run to Sunderland.
Port of Tyne to Sunderland: what to expect
This is a journey decided before you arrive: whether the driver watched the sailing, whether the price moved, and whether anyone is standing at the passenger terminal at Port of Tyne when you come off. On the Sunderland run we settle all three in advance — the sailing tracked, the fare from £55 fixed, and a named chauffeur waiting with a board.
Reckon on 20–30 min for the drive, with 15 minutes of complimentary waiting so a slow disembarkation never costs you the car. Every toll sits inside the fare — nothing to settle at the kerb.
The essentials
Port of Tyne to Sunderland at a glance.
- From
- Port of Tyne (Newcastle)
- To
- Sunderland
- Typical journey
- 20–30 min
- From
- £55
- Meet point
- Passenger terminal
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking included
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Region
- North of England
Ask us anything
Port of Tyne to Sunderland
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the Port of Tyne–Sunderland car cost?
From £55 for a saloon, confirmed before you book — the same fare holds in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
How do I find the car at Port of Tyne?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
How much luggage can you take?
A saloon takes two large cases, an estate four, and our MPVs and vans far more. Tell us the load and the right vehicle is sent.
Are tolls and charges included?
Yes — every toll, and the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies, is inside the quoted fare.
Can I book the return to Port of Tyne?
Yes — the return is the same fixed fare and often discounted; we time the Sunderland pickup to your onward sailing.
How long does the journey take?
Typically 20–30 min, depending on traffic and your exact address at Sunderland.
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