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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Sunderland is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Seldon Street and arriving at Interchange via Keighley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Sunderland via Burnley Manchester Road, York and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Nelson to Sunderland?

The distance between Nelson and Sunderland is 160 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Sunderland without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Nelson to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Sunderland bus from?

Nelson to Sunderland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Seldon Street station.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Sunderland train from?

Nelson to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Nelson to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Nelson to Sunderland is to train via York which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Nelson to Sunderland bus arrive?

Nelson to Sunderland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Nelson to Sunderland train arrive?

Nelson to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Sunderland is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Nelson to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from Nelson to Sunderland?

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Nelson to Sunderland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m
£57–121
Drive 97.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Sunderlandcar 97.7 mi
2h 7m
£24–35
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus M4
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Interchangebus
5h 31m
Bus, line 60 bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus M4
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
5h 36m
Train
1. Take the train from Todmorden to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
5h 55m
£52–90

Nelson to Sunderland by train and foot

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.6 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Sunderland via Burnley Central, Burnley Manchester Road, York, and Newcastle in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldon Street to Interchange via Keighley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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