The distance between Sunderland and Liverpool is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sunderland to Liverpool 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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Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 15m. 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 Sunderland and Liverpool is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Sunderland and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Liverpool is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Liverpool, 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 Liverpool. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Liverpool. 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 20m.
TransPennine Express Service run train services between Sunderland and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Liverpool. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Liverpool. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Sunderland to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | £30($35) | hourly | 305km (190 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | £13($15) | once daily | 278km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £46($55) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.