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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sunderland:
A bus is $110 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sunderland costing on average $145 (€117).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
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How to get from Birmingham to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 PM9h15Birmingham3:10 AMSunderland$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:55 PM9h15Birmingham3:10 AMSunderland$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 PM6h20Birmingham12:35 AMSunderland$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:00 AM7h05Birmingham3:05 PMSunderland$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sunderland:
A bus is $110 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sunderland costing on average $145 (€117).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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