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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Chester via Newcastle and Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Chester?

The distance between Sunderland and Chester is 204 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Sunderland to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Chester?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h.

Where does the Sunderland to Chester bus arrive?

Sunderland to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Sunderland to Chester train arrive?

Sunderland to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Chester is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sunderland to Chester.

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

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

Book your Sunderland to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 13m
£69–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h
£21–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 29m
£42–90
Drive 166.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Chestercar 166.5 mi
3h 6m
£41–60
Bus, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
5h 9m
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 57m

Sunderland to Chester by train

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Distance: 202.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h.

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