How to travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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$37

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$14

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$89

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2h 25m

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1h 55m

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3h 42m

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3h 12m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Sunderland costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $376 (€307) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Sunderland costing on average $390 (€318).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 12m.

Flight takes on average 8h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Sunderland including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Sunderland among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Sunderland

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    8:45 PM3h05
    Edinburgh
    11:50 PMSunderland
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:45 PM3h05
    Edinburgh
    11:50 PMSunderland
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:45 PM3h05
    Edinburgh
    11:50 PMSunderland
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:05 AM3h20
    Edinburgh
    12:25 PMSunderland
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:05 AM3h20
    Edinburgh
    11:25 AMSunderland
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Sunderland.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Sunderland including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Sunderland costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $376 (€307) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Sunderland costing on average $390 (€318).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 12m.

Flight takes on average 8h 23m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Sunderland is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Sunderland is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Sunderland:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Sunderland by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Sunderland:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle. 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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