There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
3h 44m£65–137Bus via Leeds
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus Uk010
6h 39m£22–61Train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 22m£68–127Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Sunderland151.9 mi
3h 6mDrive 151.9 mi
- Drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderlandcar 151.9 mi
3h 6m£37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk930
6h 40m£23–38
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and arriving at Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Sunderland is 147 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland, including transfers.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 22m, you could also bus via Leeds, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Liverpool Airport (LPL), England and Sunderland, England?
easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) once daily. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–140
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Sunderland.
There are 1978+ hotels available in Sunderland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Sunderland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













