What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Chester-le-Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at South Burns Stand K. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Chester-le-Street?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Chester-Le-Street via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?

The distance between Sunderland and Chester-le-Street is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street without a car is to line 78 bus which takes 43 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?

The line 78 bus from Interchange to South Burns Stand K takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chester-le-Street bus from?

Sunderland to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chester-le-Street train from?

Sunderland to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street is to line 78 bus which takes 43 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £15 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Sunderland to Chester-le-Street bus arrive?

Sunderland to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at South Burns Stand K station.

Where does the Sunderland to Chester-le-Street train arrive?

Sunderland to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Chester-le-Street is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester-le-Street?

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Sunderland to Chester-le-Street - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 78 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 78 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Interchange to South Burns Stand Kbus 78 / ...
43 min
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Chester-le-Streetcar 10 mi
17 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Newcastletrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Chester-Le-Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 4m
£7–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunderland to Chester-le-Streettaxi 10 mi
17 min
£35–50

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Distance: 12.3 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Chester-le-Street, England?

Go North East operates a bus from Interchange to South Burns Stand K every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Chester-Le-Street via Newcastle in around 1h 4m.

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