The distance between Sunderland and Chester is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sunderland to Chester 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 Chester → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newton-le-Willows.
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Chester.
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Sunderland and Chester is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (133 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Sunderland and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Newton-le-Willows. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
TransPennine Express Service run train services between Sunderland and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Sunderland and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Newton-le-Willows. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Sunderland and Chester. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 35m | £39($46) | hourly | 318km (198 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | £13($15) | twice daily | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £49($58) | on demand | 284km (176 miles) |
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