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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 10m
    £56–102

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930 / ...
    6h 8m
    £32–52

  3. Drive  166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Chestercar car 166.5 mi
    3h 5m
    £42–60

  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
    5h 44m

  5. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus bus 170
    7h 15m
    £33–54

  6. 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 Chestertrain train
    5h 43m

Sunderland to Chester by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One 3 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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