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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
    5h 2m
    £65–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Uk930
    6h 57m
    £29–55

  3. Drive 166.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Sunderlandcar car 166.7 mi
    3h 5m
    £41–59

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    5h 35m
    £70–151

  5. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    7h 13m
    £36–92

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    6h 19m
    £71–177

Chester to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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