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How to get fromSunderland to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 47m
    £69–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930
    6h 18m
    £29–54

  3. Drive 166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Chestercar car 166.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £41–59

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    6h 7m
    £66–172

  5. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 24m
    £33–80

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 54m
    £67–179

Sunderland to Chester by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One once daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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