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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Crewe is to bus and train which costs £26 - £55 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Crewe is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Crewe?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Crewe station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Crewe?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Crewe via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Crewe?

The distance between Sunderland and Crewe is 161 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Crewe without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Sunderland to Crewe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Crewe bus from?

Sunderland to Crewe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Crewe train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Crewe?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Crewe is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 5h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Sunderland to Crewe bus arrive?

Sunderland to Crewe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Crewe train arrive?

Sunderland to Crewe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Crewe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Crewe is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Sunderland to Crewe.

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

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Where can I stay near Crewe?

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 14m
£27–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 172
5h 41m
£23–79
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 31m
£66–122
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Crewecar 162.5 mi
3h 12m
£40–58
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
5h 44m
£68–183
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain
5h 3m
£65–123
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
6h 29m
£56–161

Sunderland to Crewe by train

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Crewe via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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