How to travel from Liverpool to Sunderland

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool 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 3h 33m. 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 €21.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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€21

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€55

Average price

5h 18m

Average total duration

4h 48m

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30m

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Liverpool to Sunderland

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
09:45AM8h20
Liverpool
06:05PMSunderland
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:45AM8h20
Liverpool
06:05PMSunderland
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:40PM5h35
Liverpool
10:15PMSunderland
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:15PM6h25
Liverpool
02:40AMSunderland
$361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:25AM5h55
Liverpool
05:20PMSunderland
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Sunderland.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Sunderland including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Sunderland costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Liverpool to Sunderland is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Sunderland is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Sunderland:
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, University and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express to go to Sunderland by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Middlesbrough. 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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