What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Sunderland and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 130 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which takes 3h 29m and costs £15 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Book your Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
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1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
3h 29m
£15–26
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 44m
£55–98
Drive 129.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 129.9 mi
2h 27m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
3h 56m
£25–60
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 15m
£54–99

Sunderland to Manchester Piccadilly Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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