- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Flights from Sunderland to London depart on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 21:35. The fastest flight covers the 240 miles (387 km) distance in 1h 10m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 240 miles (387 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Flights per day 7 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:55 AM |
Last flight 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$221
Average price
$484
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sunderland to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to London will cost around $484 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $221.
Of the 5 flights that leave Sunderland for London onWed, Jun 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct flights cover the 387 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BA1335
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BA1329
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BA1329Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$269 Average price | $92 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to London:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to London costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $236 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to London costing on average $269 (€218).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to London flights for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1335 | 5:45 PM Newcastle Airport | 1h15 | 7:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
BA1341 | 6:05 AM Newcastle Airport | 1h20 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1327 | 9:35 AM Newcastle Airport | 1h25 | 11:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1329 | 11:05 AM Newcastle Airport | 1h25 | 12:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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