There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Sunderland by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 14m£54–100Bus via Bag Lane
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
6h 9m£19–27Drive 131.5 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Sunderlandcar 131.5 mi
2h 45m£34–48Train
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thornabytrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
- Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
4h 59m£46–84Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
6h 38m£24–39
Wigan to Sunderland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Sunderland is to bus via Bag Lane which costs £18 - £27 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Market Street and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Sunderland via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Wigan and Sunderland is 178 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Sunderland without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Wigan to Sunderland, including transfers.
Wigan to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Wigan to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Sunderland is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Bag Lane, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Sunderland, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Sunderland via Carlisle in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Thornaby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Thornaby to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.
Wigan to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Sunderland is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Wigan to Sunderland.
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