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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a flight costs an average of €303.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€100 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €303 Average price | €96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from London to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average €100.
A bus is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average €303.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
You'll arrive about 2h 6m sooner (3h 20m by train vs 5h 26m by car). Tickets start at around €100 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G80274+
TW0330008:03 PM 3h45 London Kings Cross (KGX) 11:48 PM Sunderland station (SUN) €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G80274+TW033000
8:03 PM 3h45 London Kings Cross (KGX) 11:48 PM Sunderland station (SUN) €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA1328
7:35 AM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 8:50 AM Newcastle Airport €204 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G80273+TW026800
7:30 PM 3h32 London Kings Cross (KGX) 11:02 PM Sunderland station (SUN) €45 1 One-way 1 transfer - G80272+TW042900
7:00 PM 3h47 London Kings Cross (KGX) 10:47 PM Sunderland station (SUN) €45 1 One-way 1 transfer - G80198+TW037100
6:30 AM 3h28 London Kings Cross (KGX) 9:58 AM Sunderland station (SUN) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX426
7:00 AM 6h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:45 PM Sunderland, Interchange €37 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX561 · NX172
8:30 PM 7h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 3:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange €44 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus9:55 PM 5h15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 3:10 AM Sunderland, Interchange €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1340
8:55 PM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 10:10 PM Newcastle Airport €259 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1326
6:35 AM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 7:50 AM Newcastle Airport €259 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1338
7:15 PM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 8:30 PM Newcastle Airport €343 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Sunderland:
A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sunderland costing on average €100.
A bus is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sunderland costing on average €303.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to Sunderland by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Lumo, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Sunderland by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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