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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Manchester?

The distance between Sunderland and Manchester is 147 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Manchester without a car is to train via Middlesbrough which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sunderland to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Manchester?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Manchester is to train via Middlesbrough which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Sunderland to Manchester bus arrive?

Sunderland to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Manchester train arrive?

Sunderland to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Manchester is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Sunderland to Manchester.

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

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

Book your Sunderland to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

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Sunderland to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Middlesbrough
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Victoriatrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 41m
£40–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
3h 50m
£15–35
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Manchestercar 129.6 mi
2h 26m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 42m
£44–82

Sunderland to Manchester by train

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Distance: 145.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Manchester Victoria via Thornaby in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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