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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Sunderland is to train and bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Sunderland via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Chester to Sunderland?

The distance between Chester and Sunderland is 189 miles. The road distance is 167.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Sunderland without a car is to train and line 20 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chester to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sunderland bus from?

Chester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sunderland train from?

Chester to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Chester to Sunderland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £95 and takes 5h 17m, you could also bus, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Chester to Sunderland bus arrive?

Chester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Sunderland train arrive?

Chester to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Chester to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Sunderland is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Chester to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Sunderland?

Book your Chester to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Sunderland?

Book your Chester to Sunderland bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Chester to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to DurhamLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Sunderland Interchange20 / ...
5h 2m
£51–123
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford RoadLlandudno - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland InterchangeUk073
5h 37m
£17–49
Drive 166.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Sunderland166.7 mi
3h 2m
£41–60
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)LPL - NCL
5h 28m
£65–125
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to CarlisleLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to SunderlandCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
5h 17m
£27–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
7h 5m
£18–51
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)MAN - NCL
6h 47m
£70–182

Chester to Sunderland by train and bus

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5h 2mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Sunderland.

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Distance: 188.1 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Sunderland via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 17m.

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