How to travel from Leeds to Sunderland

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 77 miles (124 km)

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€12

Average price

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€34

Average price

2h 47m

Average total duration

2h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 24m

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1h 54m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Leeds to Sunderland

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
04:10PM1h55
Leeds
06:05PMSunderland
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:10PM1h55
Leeds
06:05PMSunderland
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:10PM1h55
Leeds
06:05PMSunderland
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:00AM1h55
Leeds
10:55AMSunderland
$141One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:15AM2h05
Leeds
10:20AMSunderland
$161One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:40AM2h00
Leeds
02:40AMSunderland
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Sunderland.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Sunderland including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sunderland costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 2h 2m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Leeds to Sunderland is approximately 77 miles (124 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Sunderland is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Sunderland:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Sunderland by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Yorkshire, First Leeds to go to Sunderland by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Sunderland:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, 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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