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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Chorley is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Chorley is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Yarrow Gate via Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Chorley via Carlisle and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Chorley?

The distance between Sunderland and Chorley is 171 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chorley without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £28 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sunderland to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chorley bus from?

Sunderland to Chorley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chorley train from?

Sunderland to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Chorley?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chorley is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £28 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Sunderland to Chorley bus arrive?

Sunderland to Chorley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Chorley train arrive?

Sunderland to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Chorley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Chorley is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Sunderland to Chorley.

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

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Where can I stay near Chorley?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Chorley.

Sunderland to Chorley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Chorley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to CarlisleMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 40m
£28–121
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shudehill InterchangeUk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchange8
5h 16m
Drive 119.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Chorley119.4 mi
2h 36m
£30–43
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand D20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Oxford RoadNewcastle - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 17m
£40–112
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station172
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchange36 / ...
5h 43m

Sunderland to Chorley by train

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Distance: 170.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Chorley via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Yarrow Gate via Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange in around 5h 16m.

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