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 via Manchester which costs £25 - £45 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 £40 - £60.

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 Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

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 via Manchester which takes 4h 14m and costs £25 - £45.

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 train from?

Sunderland to Crewe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Where does the Sunderland to Crewe train arrive?

Sunderland to Crewe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle 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?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Crewe.

Sunderland to Crewe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Crewe by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Manchester
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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
£25–45
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 23m
£48–119
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Crewecar 162.5 mi
3h 12m
£41–59
Bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4h 42m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 45m
£28–51
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain
4h 50m
£50–99
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
5h 33m

Sunderland to Crewe by bus, tram, and 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 Carlisle in around 4h 23m.

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