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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Burnley is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Burnley is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Burnley?

The distance between Sunderland and Burnley is 155 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Sunderland to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Burnley bus from?

Sunderland to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Burnley train from?

Sunderland to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Burnley?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Sunderland to Burnley bus arrive?

Sunderland to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Burnley train arrive?

Sunderland to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Burnley is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Sunderland to Burnley.

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

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Leeds - Blackpool North / ...
3h 48m
£46–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 46m
£18–26
Drive 101.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Burnleycar 101.5 mi
2h 11m
£26–37
Train via York
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Yorktrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from York to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 52m
£41–70
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Hebden Bridgetrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 39m
£43–76

Sunderland to Burnley by train

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Burnley Manchester Road via Newcastle and Leeds in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Mechanics Institute via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 46m.

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