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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €1, and a bus costs an average of €3.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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€3 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Newcastle to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Sunderland:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Sunderland costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Sunderland as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Travel with Megabus, Go North East, Stagecoach North East, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER to go to Sunderland by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, Go North East, Stagecoach North East, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), LNER.
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