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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to bus and line 8 bus and train which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Blackpool?

The distance between Sunderland and Blackpool is 180 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Sunderland to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Blackpool bus from?

Sunderland to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Blackpool train from?

Sunderland to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Sunderland to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Blackpool train arrive?

Sunderland to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Blackpool is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Sunderland to Blackpool.

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

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Sunderland to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 43m
£49–116
Bus, line 8 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 48m
£29–49
Drive 123.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Blackpoolcar 123.6 mi
2h 35m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Hebden Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Blackpool Northtrain
6h
£68–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
6h 10m
£34–85

Sunderland to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 10m.

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