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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Ormskirk is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Ormskirk is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Ormskirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Ormskirk station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Ormskirk?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Ormskirk via Carlisle and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Ormskirk?

The distance between Sunderland and Ormskirk is 178 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Ormskirk without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 31m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Sunderland to Ormskirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Ormskirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Ormskirk train from?

Sunderland to Ormskirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Ormskirk?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Ormskirk is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 31m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Sunderland to Ormskirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Ormskirk train arrive?

Sunderland to Ormskirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Ormskirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Ormskirk is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Sunderland to Ormskirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Ormskirk?

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Sunderland to Ormskirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 250 bus

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 31m
£44–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
6h 51m
£20–32
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Ormskirkcar 135.3 mi
2h 47m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 32m
£65–108
Bus, line 250 bus, line 132 bus, line 375 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 250
3. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus 132
4. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
7h 20m
£29–66

Sunderland to Ormskirk by train

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Distance: 177 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Ormskirk via Carlisle and Preston in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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