There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sunderland to CarlisleMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 43m£29–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station171 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
6h 20m£18–47Bus, line 8 bus, train
- Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchange8
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackpool North
5h 49mDrive 123.6 mi
- Drive from Sunderland to Blackpool123.6 mi
2h 33m£31–44Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand D20 / ...
- Take the train from Durham to Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool North
5h 17m£24–128
Sunderland to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Sunderland and Blackpool is 180 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £28 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Sunderland to Blackpool, including transfers.
Sunderland to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.
Sunderland to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £28 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Sunderland to Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to National Express Coach Facility via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 20m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sunderland to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–19
Train from Bolton to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- hello@gonortheast.co.uk
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Sunderland to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Sunderland to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Blackpool is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Sunderland to Blackpool.
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