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.
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.
👋 Also check out Sunderland → Liverpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle.
Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
Take the train to Deansgate then take the bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £30($35) | hourly | 305km (190 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | £20($24) | once daily | 280km (174 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 20m | £31($37) | 4 times a day | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £46($55) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
The following major airports near Sunderland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.