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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Sunderland:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $404 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $421 (€344).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Sunderland
How to get from Manchester to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 AM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 AM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX1727:30 PM3h00Manchester, Coach Station10:30 PMSunderland, Interchange$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
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TW0364001:15 PM3h42Manchester Victoria (MCV)4:57 PMSunderland station (SUN)$561One-way2 transfers - G16314+G80232+TW02880012:15 PM3h42Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:57 PMSunderland station (SUN)$561One-way2 transfers
- W84683+G80228+TW02760012:13 PM3h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:45 PMSunderland station (SUN)$621One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:50 AM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:05 PMSunderland, Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
- NX17212:15 AM3h40Manchester, Coach Station3:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$221One-way0 transfers
BA1363 · BA134012:20 PM9h30Manchester Airport9:50 PMNewcastle Airport$4471One-way1 transfer- BA1359 · BA13408:35 AM13h15Manchester Airport9:50 PMNewcastle Airport$5191One-way1 transfer
BA7881 · BA40188:35 AM7h00Manchester Airport3:35 PMNewcastle Airport$5391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Sunderland:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $404 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $421 (€344).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Sunderland as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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