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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 $20. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $117 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $191 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average $222 (€179).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
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.
- NX4269:30 AM7h00London, Victoria Coach Station4:30 PMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX4269:30 AM7h00London, Victoria Coach Station4:30 PMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13408:45 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport9:50 PMNewcastle Airport$2401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C002177:48 AM3h50London Kings Cross (KGX)11:38 AMSunderland station (SUN)$491One-way0 transfers
- Y148511:00 PM3h17London Kings Cross (KGX)4:17 PMSunderland station (SUN)$701One-way0 transfers
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TW02880012:30 PM3h27London Kings Cross (KGX)3:57 PMSunderland station (SUN)$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:55 PM5h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)3:10 AMSunderland, Interchange$301One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:30 PM5h40London, Victoria Coach Station3:10 AMSunderland, Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM6h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:15 PMSunderland, Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
- BA13343:20 PM1h20London Heathrow Airport4:40 PMNewcastle Airport$4371One-way0 transfers
- BA13289:10 AM1h15London Heathrow Airport10:25 AMNewcastle Airport$4821One-way0 transfers
BA4086 · BA4073+
BA87028:40 AM10h30London City Airport7:10 PMNewcastle Airport$7541One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $191 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average $222 (€179).
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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 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.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
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