There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via York
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 45m£60–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 172
4h 20m£16–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sunderland to Manchester-MAN139.7 mi
2h 38mDrive 139.7 mi
- Drive from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN)car 139.7 mi
2h 38m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 35m£59–104
Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to bus which costs £16 - £65 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Manchester Airport via Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Sunderland and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 171 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN), including transfers.
Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train via York which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £65 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?
You can take a train from Sunderland to Manchester Airport via Newcastle and York in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sunderland to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sunderland to Manchester-MAN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN).
Book your Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Sunderland to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sunderland and Manchester Airport (MAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.