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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Runcorn is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 6h 25m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Charlotte Street, The Trafford Centre Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Runcorn via Newcastle and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Runcorn?

The distance between Sunderland and Runcorn is 204 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Sunderland to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Runcorn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Runcorn train from?

Sunderland to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Runcorn is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Sunderland to Runcorn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Runcorn train arrive?

Sunderland to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Runcorn?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2770+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Sunderland to Runcorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 28m
£36–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
6h 25m
£16–42
Drive 148 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Runcorncar 148 mi
3h
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
5h 37m
£56–172
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
6h 28m

Sunderland to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 202.7 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–130 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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