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How to get fromSunderland to Wirralby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Wirral by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 36m
    £57–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus 437
    6h 24m
    £25–38

  3. Drive  156.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Wirralcar car 156.3 mi
    3h 13m
    £40–57

  4. Bus, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus
    6h

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus 437
    5h 40m
    £55–98

  6. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus 437
    7h 11m
    £28–49

  7. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus
    6h 59m

Sunderland to Wirral by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Brookdale Avenue North via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 6h 24m.

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