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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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Sunderland:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sunderland costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva Yorkshire, First Leeds to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Sunderland by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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