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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Sunderland is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Sunderland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Sunderland Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Salford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Sunderland via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Salford to Sunderland?

The distance between Salford and Sunderland is 130 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Sunderland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £15 - £35.

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

The bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Salford to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salford to Sunderland train from?

Salford to Sunderland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Salford to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Salford to Sunderland is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Salford to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salford to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salford to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Sunderland is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Salford to Sunderland.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salford to Sunderland?

Book your Salford to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1968+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Salford to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salford to Sunderland by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
3h 15m
£15–35
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
3h 29m
£47–78
Drive 131.5 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Sunderlandcar 131.5 mi
2h 26m
£34–48
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thornabytrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
4h 31m
£42–76

Salford to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 128.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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