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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 53m
    £74–143

  2. Drive 187.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Staffordcar car 187.3 mi
    3h 12m
    £46–66

  3. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus bus 101
    7h 14m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    6h 10m
    £65–174

  5. Train via Middlesbrough

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train
    5h 25m
    £73–144

  6. Bus, line 101 bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus bus 101
    7h 44m

Sunderland to Stafford by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Stafford via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Railway Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 7h 14m.

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