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 £21 - £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 - £60.

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 Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

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, York and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Leek?

The distance between Sunderland and Leek is 199 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 20m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leek train from?

Sunderland to Leek train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 20m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Macclesfield, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Sunderland to Leek bus arrive?

Sunderland to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Leek train arrive?

Sunderland to Leek train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York 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 1606+ hotels available in Leek.

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Leek by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 20m
£62–120
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
£21–34
Bus via Macclesfield
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109
6h 22m
£35–77
Drive 155.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Leekcar 155.1 mi
2h 59m
£39–56
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
6h 15m
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 41m
£63–109

Sunderland to Leek by bus

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Distance: 197.7 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Sainsburys Store via Newcastle, York, Manchester Piccadilly, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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