Travel Information to Sunderland from Middlesbrough
| 23 miles (37 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $4 - $6 | |
| Train • $4 (€3) • 50 min | |
| Bus • $6 (€5) • 40 min | |
| National Express or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 23 miles (37 km) by train or bus to Sunderland from Middlesbrough. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland.
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How to get from Middlesbrough to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
Travel to Sunderland easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Middlesbrough to Sunderland.

There are 2 options to travel between Middlesbrough and Sunderland including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Sunderland from Middlesbrough is by taking a train, which costs on average $4 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Middlesbrough to Sunderland:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $6 (€5).
The fastest way from Middlesbrough to Sunderland is by bus with an average journey time of 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Sunderland that take longer:
Train takes 50 min on average.
The Middlesbrough to Sunderland distance is around 23 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from Middlesbrough to Sunderland is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Middlesbrough to Sunderland as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Middlesbrough to Sunderland:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Most travelers take a train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Middlesbrough to Sunderland:
- You can go to Sunderland from Middlesbrough by bus with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Go North East. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland on Omio.
- You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland with Northern Rail (3) or Grand Central Trains. Cheap tickets can be found for $4 (€3) with Northern Rail (3) from Middlesbrough to Sunderland.
Yes, there are direct services available from Middlesbrough to Sunderland with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express or FlixBus 9 direct buses per day.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sunderland as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Middlesbrough and Sunderland.
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