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How to get fromChester to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    4h 36m
    £65–121

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus bus
    6h 41m
    £21–62

  3. Drive 166.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Sunderlandcar car 166.7 mi
    3h 4m
    £42–60

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    5h 54m
    £66–201

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Uk930
    6h 57m
    £28–55

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    6h 19m
    £72–168

Chester to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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