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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Bradford to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Sunderland:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sunderland costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 9m 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 Bradford to Sunderland
How to get from Bradford to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:00 AM 2h40 Bradford 3:40 AM Sunderland $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:00 AM 2h40 Bradford 3:40 AM Sunderland $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 AM 2h40 Bradford 3:40 AM Sunderland $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:50 PM 3h50 Bradford 3:40 AM Sunderland $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Sunderland:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sunderland costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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