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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to bus which costs £19 - £85 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Chester?

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

How far is it from Sunderland to Chester?

The distance between Sunderland and Chester is 190 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chester without a car is to line 20 bus and train which takes 5h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Sunderland to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chester bus from?

Sunderland to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Sunderland to Chester?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs £19 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Sunderland to Chester bus arrive?

Sunderland to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Chester is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Sunderland to Chester.

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

Book your Sunderland to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 20 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 7m
£20–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 4m
£31–72
Drive 166.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Chestercar 166.5 mi
3h 5m
£41–59
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 44m
£66–199
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
6h 18m
£66–231

Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

58Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Chester.

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Distance: 189.2 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

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

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