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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Sunderland:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sunderland costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 54m 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 Leeds to Sunderland
How to get from Leeds to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1728:35 AM2h05Leeds, Coach Station10:40 AMSunderland, Interchange$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1728:35 AM2h05Leeds, Coach Station10:40 AMSunderland, Interchange$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:10 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station7:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
P28341+
G80206+
TW0218009:17 AM2h30Leeds station (LDS)11:47 AMSunderland station (SUN)$331One-way2 transfers
G89014+
G80271+
TW0146008:30 PM2h17Leeds station (LDS)10:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)$411One-way2 transfers
P28333+
G80201+
TW0166008:17 AM2h30Leeds station (LDS)10:47 AMSunderland station (SUN)$411One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM1h55Leeds, Coach Station11:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station2:15 PMSunderland, Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM1h55Leeds, Coach Station3:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Sunderland:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sunderland costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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