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There are 5 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 35m
    £57–104
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930 / ...
    6h 19m
    £25–38
  3. Drive  156.3 mi

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

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    6h 3m
  5. 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 / ...
    7h 6m
    £31–51

Sunderland to Wirral by train and foot

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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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, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One 3 times a day. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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