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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 an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sunderland:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sunderland costing on average $123 (€103).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $81 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€34). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Sunderland
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM8h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM8h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX1331:30 PM4h55Birmingham, Coach Station6:25 PMSunderland, Interchange$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G01077 · XC146200+
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TW0170003:03 PM5h44Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)$911One-way3 transfers - G01071 · XC146400+TW019500+G802461:03 PM5h44Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)$911One-way3 transfers
- G66991 · XC146800+G80223+TW0246009:03 AM5h44Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)$1141One-way3 transfers
- NX1334:30 PM4h55Birmingham, Coach Station9:25 PMSunderland, Interchange$451One-way0 transfers
- NX131 · NX4266:30 AM7h10Birmingham, Coach Station1:40 PMSunderland, Interchange$461One-way1 transfer
- NX120 · NX1729:00 PM6h55Birmingham, Coach Station3:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sunderland:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sunderland costing on average $123 (€103).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Sunderland by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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