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 via Manchester which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 30m.

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 St Marys Market and arriving at Interchange via Leigh Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

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 54m.

How far is it from St Helens to Sunderland?

The distance between St Helens and Sunderland is 187 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 train via Carlisle which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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, bus or fly from St Helens to Sunderland?

The best way to get from St Helens to Sunderland is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the St Helens to Sunderland bus arrive?

St Helens to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at 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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Train via Carlisle
best
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 54m
£66–121
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
6h 30m
£27–67
Drive 138.9 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Sunderlandcar 138.9 mi
2h 49m
£34–49
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 31m
£67–135
Train
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 57m
£60–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 10A
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk930
7h 34m

St Helens to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Sunderland via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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