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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Burnley is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

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 10m and costs £24 - £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 38m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 51m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 4h 38m.

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 10m to drive from Sunderland to Burnley.

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

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

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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 York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 51m
£55–115
Drive 101.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Burnleycar 101.5 mi
2h 10m
£25–36
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 38m
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Hebden Bridgetrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 56m
£53–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Nelson Street N2bus 172
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Ormerod Roadbus M4
5h 8m

Sunderland to Burnley by train

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Mechanics Institute via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 38m.

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