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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Glasgow to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Sunderland:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Lumo, ScotRail to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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