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How to get fromBlackpool to Sunderlandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    4h 32m
    £51–122

  2. Drive 123.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Sunderlandcar car 123.9 mi
    2h 35m
    £31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    6h
    £35–88

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Hebden Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain train
    5h 40m
    £69–127

  5. Line 68 bus, line 152 bus, bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Bus Stationbus bus 68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    4. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus bus
    9h 28m

Blackpool to Sunderland by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Sunderland via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h.

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