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Compare bus, train, 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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $259 Average price |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from London to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average $31 (€25).
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 bus, train, 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 Grand Central Trains, LNER, Lumo, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Sunderland by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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