What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £16 - £24 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Horton Road via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Sunderland and Greater Manchester is 162 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Greater Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Greater Manchester train from?

Sunderland to Greater Manchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester is to train via York which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Sunderland to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Sunderland to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Sunderland to Greater Manchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Greater Manchester is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Sunderland to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3607+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Sunderland to Greater Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Greater Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 37m
£49–99
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
3h 51m
£17–24
Drive 132.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Greater Manchestercar 132.5 mi
2h 35m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 51m
£46–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
4h 17m
£21–35
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 21m
£42–81

Sunderland to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to St Mary's via Newcastle, York, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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