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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Sunderland is to bus which costs £19 - £90 and takes 7h 4m.

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 4m 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 Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

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 4h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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.

Bus or fly from Chester to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Chester to Sunderland is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs £19 - £90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Chester to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Sunderland is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Chester to Sunderland.

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

Book your Chester to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1918+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Chester to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 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 Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Interchangebus 20 / ...
4h 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 172 / ...
7h 4m
£19–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
6h 16m
£58–104
Drive 166.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Sunderlandcar 166.7 mi
3h 4m
£41–59
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 43m
£65–241
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
6h 24m
£65–197

Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 46mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Sunderland.

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Distance: 188.1 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) twice daily.

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