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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Southport is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Southport is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Southport. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Duke Street via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Southport. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Southport via Carlisle and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Southport?

The distance between Sunderland and Southport is 195 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Southport without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Sunderland to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Southport?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Southport is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Sunderland to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Southport is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Sunderland to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Southport.

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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 Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 33m
£70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 19m
£21–35
Drive 134 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Southportcar 134 mi
2h 56m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 39m
£78–147
Bus via Wigan Rail Stations
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Duke Streetbus 375 / ...
7h 54m
£30–65

Sunderland to Southport by train

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Distance: 194.1 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Southport via Carlisle, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Duke Street via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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