How to travel from Bradford to Sunderland

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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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€16

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€39

Average price

3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

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30m

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bradford to Sunderland

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
12:00AM2h40
Bradford
02:40AMSunderland
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:00AM2h40
Bradford
02:40AMSunderland
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:00AM2h40
Bradford
02:40AMSunderland
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
10:50PM3h50
Bradford
02:40AMSunderland
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Sunderland

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 Bradford to Sunderland.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bradford and Sunderland including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sunderland costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Bradford to Sunderland is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Sunderland is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Sunderland as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Sunderland:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern Rail (3) to go to Sunderland by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sunderland by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bradford to Sunderland:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Middlesbrough. 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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