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How to get fromSunderland to Chesterby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Line 20 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 57m
    £60–112

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    5h 7m
    £19–50

  3. Drive 166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Chestercar car 166.5 mi
    3h 5m
    £41–58

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 51m
    £61–142

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    6h 16m
    £19–50

  6. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    6h 48m
    £57–138

Sunderland to Chester by bus and train

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and KLM fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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