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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Sunderland is to bus via Stoke-on-Trent which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Sunderland is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Stafford and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Gaol Square and arriving at Interchange via Crown Bridge and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Sunderland via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Stafford to Sunderland?

The distance between Stafford and Sunderland is 238 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Sunderland without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 8m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Stafford to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Sunderland bus from?

Stafford to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Crown Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Sunderland train from?

Stafford to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.

Train or bus from Stafford to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Stafford to Sunderland is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 8m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Stafford to Sunderland bus arrive?

Stafford to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Stafford to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stafford to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Sunderland is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Stafford to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Stafford to Sunderland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
5h 8m
£81–133
Bus via Stoke-on-Trent
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatehouse Theatre to bus stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus
8h 8m
£21–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crown Bridge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
7h 43m
£30–51
Drive 186.4 mi
1. Drive from Stafford to Sunderlandcar 186.4 mi
3h 10m
£47–67
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
6h
Train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
5h 28m
£58–114

Stafford to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 236.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Sunderland via Carlisle in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaol Square to Interchange via Crown Bridge and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 43m.

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