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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Prescot is to bus via Leeds which costs £12 - £35 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Prescot is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Wycherley Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Prescot via Carlisle and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Prescot?

The distance between Sunderland and Prescot is 190 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Sunderland to Prescot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Prescot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Prescot train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Prescot?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Prescot is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Sunderland to Prescot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Prescot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Prescot is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Sunderland to Prescot.

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

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

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Sunderland to Prescot - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to CarlisleMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North WesternGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 22m
£41–121
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill StationUk072
6h 39m
£13–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
6h 30m
£20–53
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Prescot141.3 mi
2h 54m
£36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)NCL - LPL
6h 6m
£65–138
Line 20 bus, train
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 / ...
5h 18m
£40–126

Sunderland to Prescot by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Prescot via Carlisle and Wigan North Western in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Wycherley Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 30m.

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