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Compare bus and train 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Sunderland:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Sunderland costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 10 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail (3) to go to Sunderland by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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