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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Leek is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Leek is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Leek?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Leek station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Leek?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Leek. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Macclesfield via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Leek?

The distance between Sunderland and Leek is 200 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leek without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Sunderland to Leek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leek bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leek train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Leek?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leek is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Sunderland to Leek bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Leek train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Leek?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Leek is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Sunderland to Leek.

Where can I stay near Leek?

There are 1614+ hotels available in Leek.

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Leek by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 47m
£65–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h 25m
£19–33
Drive 155.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Leekcar 155.1 mi
2h 59m
£38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109
6h 40m
£64–117
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h 55m
£20–77

Sunderland to Leek by train and bus

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station in around 6h 25m.

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