Travel optionsfrom London to Sunderland
How to get from London to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX43611:00 PM7h10London, Victoria Coach Station6:10 AMSunderland, Interchangezł1181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX43611:00 PM7h10London, Victoria Coach Station6:10 AMSunderland, Interchangezł1181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13408:50 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airportzł4991One-way0 transfers
Other options
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TW04600012:30 PM3h27London Kings Cross (KGX)3:57 PMSunderland station (SUN)zł3591One-way1 transfer
G80204+
TW0504008:03 AM3h42London Kings Cross (KGX)11:45 AMSunderland station (SUN)zł3811One-way1 transfer
G80236+
TW0520001:03 PM3h42London Kings Cross (KGX)4:45 PMSunderland station (SUN)zł3811One-way1 transfer
NX561 · NX1728:00 PM7h55London, Victoria Coach Station3:55 AMSunderland, Interchangezł2041One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 AM6h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:15 PMSunderland, Interchangezł2061One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station2:15 PMSunderland, Interchangezł2061One-way0 transfers
BA13386:25 PM1h10London Heathrow Airport7:35 PMNewcastle Airportzł4991One-way0 transfers
BA13268:00 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport9:10 AMNewcastle Airportzł8991One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train 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 zł76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 zł76, and a flight costs an average of zł248.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł383 Average price | zł115 Average price Cheapest | zł823 Average price | zł436 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is zł268 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average zł383.
A bus is zł708 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average zł823.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is zł268 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average zł383.
A bus is zł708 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average zł823.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights 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.
- 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.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Sunderland by flight.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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