Where do I depart from London? Where do I arrive in Sunderland?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Sunderland: Most travelers board their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange. Most travelers catch their train from London Kings Cross and arrive in Sunderland.

Which travel companies can take me from London to Sunderland?

The following travel companies offer services from London to Sunderland: Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for buses to Sunderland. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $20 (€18). Travel with British Airways to go to Sunderland by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways London to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $43 (€38). Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo or East Midlands Trains to go to Sunderland by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Grand Central Trains London to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).

Can I travel directly from London to Sunderland?

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Sunderland with the following travel companies: Direct buses with National Express or FlixBus with 11 direct buses per day. 5 direct flights per day with. 1 direct train per day with Grand Central Trains. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sunderland as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Sunderland.

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Travel Information between London and Sunderland

Distance	239 miles (386 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$20 - $43
Cheapest mode	Bus • $20 (€18) • 5 h 15 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $43 (€38) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companies	Megabus, British Airways or Grand Central Trains

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 239 miles (386 km) from London to Sunderland. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus, British Airways or Grand Central Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Sunderland.

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from 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.

NX426

09:30AM7h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:50PMSunderland, Interchange

$361One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

NX426

09:30AM7h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:50PMSunderland, Interchange

$361One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

Y23415+

TW039900

08:00AM3h33

London Kings Cross (KGX)

11:33AMSunderland station (SUN)

$1421One-way

1 transfer

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Train

Bus

L01436

08:26AM3h38

London Kings Cross (KGX)

12:04PMSunderland station (SUN)

$1261One-way

0 transfers

Y23418+

L01436

08:30AM3h34

London Kings Cross (KGX)

12:04PMSunderland station (SUN)

$1421One-way

1 transfer

Y23415+

W49409

08:00AM4h01

London Kings Cross (KGX)

12:01PMSunderland station (SUN)

$1421One-way

1 transfer

NX426

07:00AM6h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:45PMSunderland, Interchange

$361One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

08:00AM6h15

London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)

02:15PMSunderland, Interchange

$481One-way

0 transfers

NX426

12:30PM7h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

08:15PMSunderland, Interchange

$361One-way

0 transfers

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Bus Companies

Airlines

Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money.

Grand Central Trains from London to Sunderland travel information:

Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $60
Grand Central Trains frequency: 4 a day

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times.

London to Sunderland travel information with East Coast:

Average Duration: 3 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $109
East Coast frequency: 12 a day

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from London to Sunderland travel information:

Average Duration: 5 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: $18
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Sunderland travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Travel information from London to Sunderland with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h
Cheapest Price: $56
National Express frequency: 3 a day

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

London to Sunderland travel information with British Airways:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $49

FAQs: Travel from London to Sunderland

FAQs: 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.

You can get between London and Sunderland 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $20 (€18).

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

Taking a bus costs $23 (€20) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $43 (€38).

A bus is $21 (€19) less than a train with an average ticket price of $41 (€37) from London to Sunderland.

The fastest way to get to Sunderland from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 15 min.

Train takes 3 h 14 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 239 miles (386 km) between London and Sunderland.

The average frequency per day from London to Sunderland is:

18 buses per day.
7 flights per day.
Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Sunderland:

Most travelers board their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
Most travelers catch their train from London Kings Cross and arrive in Sunderland.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Sunderland:

Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for buses to Sunderland. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
Travel with British Airways to go to Sunderland by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways London to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $43 (€38).
Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo or East Midlands Trains to go to Sunderland by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Grand Central Trains London to Sunderland tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Sunderland with the following travel companies:

Direct buses with National Express or FlixBus with 11 direct buses per day.
5 direct flights per day with.
1 direct train per day with Grand Central Trains.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sunderland as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Sunderland.

Your trip from London to Sunderland doesn't have to end in Sunderland. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds or York. If you’d like to add Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds or York to your London to Sunderland tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Sunderland today!

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