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Compare train and coach for Sunderland to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, and a coach costs an average of £64.
Distance: 215 km
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FAQs: Sunderland to Chester
Travel to Chester 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 Chester.

There are 1 options to travel to Chester from Sunderland including taking a train.
The cheapest way to go to Chester from Sunderland is by taking a train, which costs on average £50.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sunderland to Chester:
A train is less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Sunderland to Chester costing on average.
The fastest way to get to Chester from Sunderland is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 22 min.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
The distance from Sunderland to Chester is approximately 133 miles.
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Chester is:
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Sunderland to Chester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Sunderland to Chester:
The following travel companies offer services from Sunderland to Chester:
- FlixBus can get you to Chester by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Sunderland to Chester for £38 on Omio.
- TransPennine Express can take you to Chester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for TransPennine Express from Sunderland to Chester for £50.
Yes, there are direct routes from Sunderland to Chester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Chester 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 trip.
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