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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Liverpool is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Liverpool is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Liverpool?

The distance between Sunderland and Liverpool is 182 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Liverpool without a car is to line 20 bus and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Sunderland to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Liverpool bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Sunderland to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Liverpool is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Sunderland to Liverpool bus arrive?

Sunderland to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Liverpool is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Sunderland to Liverpool.

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

Book your Sunderland to Liverpool bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2095+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Sunderland to Liverpool - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Liverpool 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 Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand D20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 20m
£32–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
5h 52m
£16–40
Drive 148.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Liverpool148.6 mi
3h
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)NCL - LPL
5h 42m
£60–127

Sunderland to Liverpool by bus and train

131Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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