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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from Middlesbrough to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Sunderland:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 56m versus 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Sunderland
How to get from Middlesbrough to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Sunderland is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P28650
8:58 AM 0h57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 9:55 AM Sunderland station (SUN) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P28650
8:58 AM 0h57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 9:55 AM Sunderland station (SUN) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:30 AM 0h40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 3:10 AM Sunderland, Interchange $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P28661
9:57 AM 0h58 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 10:55 AM Sunderland station (SUN) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - P28640
8:06 AM 1h00 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 9:06 AM Sunderland station (SUN) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - C31766
8:40 AM 0h50 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 9:30 AM Sunderland station (SUN) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:00 AM 0h40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 11:40 AM Sunderland, Interchange $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX172
3:15 AM 0h40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 3:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX172
9:50 PM 0h40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 10:30 PM Sunderland, Interchange $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Sunderland:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Middlesbrough to Sunderland costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
- 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 Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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