Sunderland is easily accessible from the A1, the main north-south route along the eastern UK, and from the A19. The cities of Durham and Newcastle are within very easy reach by road and by public transport, 12 and 20 miles away respectively.
The light-rail Tyne and Wear Metro service is an easy means of getting around the Sunderland city region, as well as offering a 30-minute direct link into Newcastle city centre.
There are international airports at Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley, served by amongst others British Airways and low fare airlines such as Easyjet and Ryan Air. Ferry links from Tyneside include routes to Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
Grand Central Railway operates an interim timetable between Sunderland and Kings Cross in London.
To help you find your way you can download our map which includes directions to Integra.
From North or South, follow the A19 towards Sunderland. Leave the A19 and turn onto the A1231 heading for Sunderland. Head East along A1231 and simply follow the brown directional signs for the National Glass Centre which is located within the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s. If you are using a satellite navigation to travel to Integra, please use the postcode SR6 0DD
Sunderland has a well-connected rail service, with regular trains to London, York and Newcastle. A typical journey to London takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. The Metro to Newcastle takes 25 minutes.
For any rail enquiries contact:
National Rail Enquiries:
(08457) 48 49 50
For regional Metro, bus and rail travel information go to:
www.nexus.org.uk
Newcastle Airport is the closest international airport. EasyJet, American Airlines, Ryan Air, Air France and jet2 all have frequent flights to and from Newcastle from a range of destinations. The Metro runs directly to Sunderland from Newcastle International Airport.
