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

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

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  1. Train via Railway Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Newcastletrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 36m
    £84–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    7h 12m
    £22–49

  3. Drive  179.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lichfield to Sunderlandcar car 179.1 mi
    2h 58m
    £45–64

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 16m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Newcastletrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 41m
    £89–154

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus bus 828 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    7h 25m

Lichfield to Sunderland by bus

Calendar41Weekly Buses
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Burton-on-Trent to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via New Street, Market Place, Corporation Street, Derby Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 12m.

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