What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £16 - £28 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Sunderland via York and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Sunderland?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Sunderland is 163 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Sunderland bus from?

Greater Manchester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Sunderland train from?

Greater Manchester to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland is to train via York which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Sunderland bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Sunderland train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Sunderland is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Greater Manchester to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1973+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Greater Manchester to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Sunderland by train, bus, or car

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Yorktrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 7m
£57–121
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
4h 50m
£17–28
Drive 132.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Sunderlandcar 132.6 mi
2h 34m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
4h 30m
£56–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
5h 5m
£26–62
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
5h 6m
£55–102

Greater Manchester to Sunderland by bus and train

130Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.6 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Sunderland via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, York, and Newcastle in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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