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4.6Travel Information between Sunderland and Manchester
 Distance | 104 miles (167 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $36 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $36 (€32) • 2 h 48 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or TransPennine Express |
Travel 104 miles (167 km) by bus or train to Manchester from Sunderland. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sunderland to Manchester.
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How to get from Sunderland to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sunderland to Manchester.
There are 2 ways to get from Sunderland to Manchester: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A bus is $27 (€24) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Manchester costing on average $36 (€32).
The fastest way from Sunderland to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 48 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 10 min of travel time.
Manchester is approximately 104 miles (167 km) away from Sunderland.
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Manchester is:
- 11 buses per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Sunderland and Manchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sunderland to Manchester:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sunderland to Manchester:
- You can go to Manchester from Sunderland by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with FlixBus from Sunderland to Manchester on Omio.
- You can take a train from Sunderland to Manchester with TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€32) with TransPennine Express from Sunderland to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Sunderland to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct buses per day to take to Manchester with National Express or FlixBus.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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