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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Sunderland:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Sunderland as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Go North East, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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