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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Sunderland is to bus via Bolton Interchange which costs £9 - £22 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Sunderland via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Preston to Sunderland?

The distance between Preston and Sunderland is 163 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £25 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Preston to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Sunderland bus from?

Preston to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Sunderland train from?

Preston to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Preston to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £25 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h.

Where does the Preston to Sunderland bus arrive?

Preston to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Sunderland is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Preston to Sunderland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Preston to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Sunderland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 57m
£25–111
Bus via Bolton Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
7h 13m
£9–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
5h
£21–47
Drive 116.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Sunderlandcar 116.5 mi
2h 27m
£29–42

Preston to Sunderland by train

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Sunderland via Carlisle in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h.

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