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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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $556.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $556 Average price | $101 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* | 4h 42m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Sunderland:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $64 (€54).
A bus is $537 (€450) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $556 (€466).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $101 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€69). The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 15m 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 Glasgow to Sunderland
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.
- FlixBus7:15 PM4h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:50 PMSunderland, Interchange$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:15 PM4h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:50 PMSunderland, Interchange$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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L87871+
P2869910:00 AM3h07Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:07 PMSunderland station (SUN)$721One-way2 transfers
Other options
- K01563+L87841+
TW0245009:00 AM3h17Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:17 PMSunderland station (SUN)$541One-way2 transfers - G80056+L87857+TW0155009:30 AM3h32Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:02 PMSunderland station (SUN)$651One-way2 transfers
- G80048+TW023100+L878258:30 AM3h32Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:02 PMSunderland station (SUN)$651One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus7:35 AM4h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:25 PMSunderland, Interchange$331One-way0 transfers
- BA1481 · BA13347:10 AM8h50Glasgow International Airport4:00 PMNewcastle Airport$2131One-way1 transfer
- BA1477 · BA133410:10 AM5h50Glasgow International Airport4:00 PMNewcastle Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
- BA1473 · BA13349:05 AM6h55Glasgow International Airport4:00 PMNewcastle Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Sunderland:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $64 (€54).
A bus is $537 (€450) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sunderland costing on average $556 (€466).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 10 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 FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Lumo, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Scotrail to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Sunderland by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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