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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus bus Uk073
    5h 46m
    £37–60

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    5h 53m
    £61–108

  3. Drive  196.7 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Sunderlandcar car 196.7 mi
    3h 46m
    £49–70

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 49m

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain train
    6h 14m
    £57–137

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    7h 45m
    £38–68

Shrewsbury to Sunderland by train, tram, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Sunderland via Manchester Piccadilly and Thornaby in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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