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How to travel from London to Sunderland

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €53.

Distance: 240 miles (387 km)

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Flight

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€105

Average price

€275

Average price

7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

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30m

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4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

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4h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

Megabus

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Grand Central Trains

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British Airways

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from London to Sunderland

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

Our recommendation

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

National ExpressNX426
09:30AM7h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:30PMSunderland, Interchange
$441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM5h15
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
03:10AMSunderland, Interchange
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1328
07:25AM1h15
London Heathrow Airport
08:40AMNewcastle Airport
$3921One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12256+Northern Rail (3)Y25430+LNERC41111+Tyne And Wear Metro 2TW072100
08:32AM5h13
London St Pancras International (STP)
01:45PMSunderland station (SUN)
$1431One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX426
12:30PM7h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:45PMSunderland, Interchange
$441One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX426
02:00PM7h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:00PMSunderland, Interchange
$441One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX426
04:30PM7h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:30PMSunderland, Interchange
$441One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1336
06:25PM1h15
London Heathrow Airport
07:40PMNewcastle Airport
$4261One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1330
09:45AM1h15
London Heathrow Airport
11:00AMNewcastle Airport
$4601One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1334
02:40PM1h20
London Heathrow Airport
04:00PMNewcastle Airport
$5791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Sunderland.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Sunderland including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A bus is $44 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average $66 (€52).

A bus is $45 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average $67 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from London to Sunderland is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 14m.

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from London to Sunderland is approximately 240 miles (387 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Sunderland is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Sunderland:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
  • Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Sunderland by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Sunderland with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, 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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