What is the cheapest way to get from Bootle to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £13 - £35 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bootle to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Bootle to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bootle and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Riversdale Road and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Bootle to Sunderland?

The distance between Bootle and Sunderland is 187 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bootle to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Bootle to Sunderland without a car is to train and line 20 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Bootle to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Bootle to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bootle to Sunderland bus from?

Bootle to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Bus or fly from Bootle to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Bootle to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which takes 6h 36m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Bootle to Sunderland bus arrive?

Bootle to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bootle to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Sunderland is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bootle to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Bootle to Sunderland - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bootle to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to DurhamLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Sunderland Interchange20 / ...
5h 11m
£35–126
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangeUk073 / ...
6h 36m
£13–34
Drive 145.9 mi
1. Drive from Bootle to Sunderland145.9 mi
2h 53m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)LPL - NCL
5h 20m
£61–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange172
7h 10m
£19–51

Bootle to Sunderland by bus and train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Bootle, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a bus from Riversdale Road to Sunderland Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) once daily.

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