What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Sunderland?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Sunderland is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Sunderland?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Sunderland via Wigan North Western and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from St Helens to Sunderland?

The distance between St Helens and Sunderland is 151 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Sunderland without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Sunderland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Sunderland?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from St Helens to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St Helens to Sunderland train from?

St Helens to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Sunderland?

The best way to get from St Helens to Sunderland is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the St Helens to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Sunderland train arrive?

St Helens to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Sunderland is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from St Helens to Sunderland.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Sunderland?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
4h 48m
£20–36
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 53m
£66–121
Drive 138.9 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Sunderlandcar 138.9 mi
2h 49m
£35–50
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
5h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 1m
£60–103
Bus via Leigh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
6h 34m
£27–67

St Helens to Sunderland by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 149.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Sunderland, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Helens Central to Sunderland via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 53m.

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