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 £7 - £35 and takes 3h 15m.

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 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Manchester?

The distance between Sunderland and Manchester is 130 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 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £7 - £35.

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

The bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shudehill Interchange takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Manchester is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sunderland to Manchester.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3382+ hotels available in Manchester.

Sunderland to Manchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland to Manchester by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shudehill InterchangeUk073
3h 15m
£7–35
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand D20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Manchester VictoriaNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 38m
£32–98
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Manchester129.6 mi
2h 25m
£32–47

Sunderland to Manchester by bus

81Weekly Buses

3h 15mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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