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

The cheapest way to get from Leek to Sunderland is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leek to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leek and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Leek station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Leek and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Leek to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Sunderland via Manchester Piccadilly and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Leek to Sunderland?

The distance between Leek and Sunderland is 201 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leek to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Leek to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leek to Sunderland bus from?

Leek to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Leek to Sunderland train from?

Leek to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Leek to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Leek to Sunderland is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Leek to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leek to Sunderland train arrive?

Leek to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Leek to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leek to Sunderland is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Leek to Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1975+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Leek to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 109 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle / ...
5h 25m
£64–116
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Interchangebus 172
7h 56m
£19–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
7h 31m
£20–33
Drive 155.5 mi
1. Drive from Leek to Sunderlandcar 155.5 mi
2h 59m
£38–55
Line 109 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Staffs Moorlands Council Offices to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
6h 33m
£58–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
6h 13m
£62–118

Leek to Sunderland by bus and train

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange via Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 31m.

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