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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Sunderland:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $466 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $484 (€394).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:15 PM4h35Glasgow10:50 PMSunderland$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:15 PM4h35Glasgow10:50 PMSunderland$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 PM4h35Glasgow10:50 PMSunderland$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:15 PM4h35Glasgow11:50 PMSunderland$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Sunderland:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $466 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $484 (€394).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- 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 London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, TransPennine Express 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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