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How to get fromSunderland to Leekby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Derbytrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    5h 55m
    £96–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus Uk980 / ...
    6h 15m
    £22–34

  3. Drive  155.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Leekcar car 155.1 mi
    3h
    £39–56

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    5h 59m

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain train
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    5h 59m
    £58–103

  6. Bus via Macclesfield

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 109
    6h 22m
    £29–50

  7. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    6h 44m
    £50–119

Sunderland to Leek by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Bus Station via Newcastle, Derby, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and bus station in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station in around 6h 15m.

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