How to travel from Birmingham to Sunderland

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Travel Information between Birmingham and Sunderland

distanceDistance168 miles (271 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$9 - $82
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 5 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $82 (€71) • 3 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or CrossCountry

Take a bus or train to travel 168 miles (271 km) between Birmingham and Sunderland. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Sunderland.

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from Birmingham to Sunderland

How to get from Birmingham to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
09:10AM6h45
Birmingham
03:55PMSunderland
$321One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:10AM11h55
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
03:05PMSunderland
$301One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Cross Country
10:03AM3h58
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
02:01PMSunderland station (SUN)
$2161One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Cross Country
08:03AM4h34
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
12:37PMSunderland station (SUN)
$1081One-way
1 transfer
Cross Country
09:03AM3h59
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:02PMSunderland station (SUN)
$1841One-way
1 transfer
Cross Country
12:03PM4h00
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
04:03PMSunderland station (SUN)
$2051One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
02:30PM6h05
Birmingham
08:35PMSunderland
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:05PM9h05
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
03:10AMSunderland
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:55PM12h30
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
12:25PMSunderland
$611One-way
1 transfer

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Travel between Birmingham and Sunderland on FlixBus, CrossCountry and National Express travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel to Sunderland from Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Sunderland

      FAQs: Travel to Sunderland 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 Birmingham to Sunderland.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel to Sunderland from Birmingham including taking a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

      This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sunderland:

      Taking a bus costs $73 (€63) less than taking a train, which costs on average $82 (€71) for the same trip.

      The fastest way from Birmingham to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 25 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Sunderland that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 5 h 50 min.

      You should expect to travel around 168 miles (271 km) between Birmingham and Sunderland.

      The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Sunderland is:

      • 3 buses per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Birmingham and Sunderland 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 Birmingham to Sunderland:

      • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Birmingham to Sunderland depart from Birmingham, Coach Station to Sunderland, Interchange.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Sunderland:

      • You can go to Sunderland from Birmingham by bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with Megabus from Birmingham to Sunderland on Omio.
      • You can take a train from Birmingham to Sunderland with CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $82 (€71) with CrossCountry from Birmingham to Sunderland.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Sunderland with the following travel companies:

      • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sunderland as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Birmingham to Sunderland.

      Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds or York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sunderland and these popular destinations at a great price.
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