How to travel from Liverpool to Sunderland, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Sunderland is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool to Sunderland by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Deansgate then take the bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Sunderland.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Sunderland

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Sunderland by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Liverpool and Sunderland is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Liverpool and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Sunderland. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

TransPennine Express Service run train services between Liverpool and Sunderland. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Sunderland. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Liverpool and Sunderland. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Sunderland is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Sunderland. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Liverpool to Sunderland

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Sunderland

Transport options from Liverpool to Sunderland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£30($35)
hourly305km (190 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
£20($24)
once daily280km (174 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 20m
£31($37)
4 times a day269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($55)
on demand267km (166 miles)

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Airports near Sunderland

The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Sunderland
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Sunderland
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Sunderland