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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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $534 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 $65 (€55).
A bus is $509 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $534 (€448).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $47 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 3h 23m versus 3h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- NX1727:15 AM3h25Manchester, Coach Station10:40 AMSunderland, Interchange$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1727:15 AM3h25Manchester, Coach Station10:40 AMSunderland, Interchange$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX1727:30 PM3h00Manchester, Coach Station10:30 PMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
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TW016800+C2459611:15 AM4h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)$361One-way3 transfers- XC146200+G16017+G80258+TW0170004:15 PM4h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)$361One-way3 transfers
- XC146100+C24632+G80265+TW0222005:15 PM4h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)$361One-way3 transfers
- NX17212:15 AM3h40Manchester, Coach Station2:55 AMSunderland, Interchange$261One-way0 transfers
- NX1724:00 PM3h40Manchester, Coach Station7:40 PMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
- NX17211:35 AM3h40Manchester, Coach Station3:15 PMSunderland, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
- BA1379 · BA13287:55 PM12h35Manchester Airport8:30 AMNewcastle Airport$2131One-way1 transfer
- BA1373 · BA13405:20 PM5h00Manchester Airport10:20 PMNewcastle Airport$4451One-way1 transfer
- BA1385 · BA13347:50 AM8h10Manchester Airport4:00 PMNewcastle Airport$4451One-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 $65 (€55).
A bus is $509 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $534 (€448).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
- 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, London North Eastern Railway to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Sunderland by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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