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How to get fromChester to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    4h 40m
    £57–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Uk931 / ...
    6h 55m
    £25–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    5h 47m
    £34–59

  4. Drive  166.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Sunderlandcar car 166.7 mi
    3h 5m
    £42–60

  5. Fly from Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 42m

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 5m

Chester to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Sunderland Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 55m.

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