How to travel from Nottingham to Sunderland

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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Sunderland

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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Bus
Train

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$106

Average price

4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Megabus

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LNER

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Nottingham to Sunderland

How to get from Nottingham to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nottingham to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM5h20
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
02:15PMSunderland, Interchange
$291One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM5h20
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
02:15PMSunderland, Interchange
$291One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12352+LNERY11767+CrossCountryC75377+Northern Rail (3)G93333
08:37AM3h23
Nottingham station (NOT)
12:00PMSunderland station (SUN)
$1371One-way
3 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12440+Northern Rail (3)Y25430+LNERC41110+Tyne And Wear Metro 2TW021300
09:45AM4h00
Nottingham station (NOT)
01:45PMSunderland station (SUN)
$921One-way
3 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12443+Northern Rail (3)G91010+LNERC41062+Tyne And Wear Metro 2TW057700
10:45AM4h00
Nottingham station (NOT)
02:45PMSunderland station (SUN)
$921One-way
3 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12443+Northern Rail (3)G91010+LNERC41062+Northern Rail (3)G93364
10:45AM4h15
Nottingham station (NOT)
03:00PMSunderland station (SUN)
$921One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX132 · NX426
11:20AM5h10
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
04:30PMSunderland, Interchange
$421One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX240 · NX133
01:35PM5h35
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
07:10PMSunderland, Interchange
$441One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX465 · NX172
03:35AM7h45
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
11:20AMSunderland, Interchange
$381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Sunderland.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Sunderland including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Sunderland is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Sunderland:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Sunderland costing on average $39 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Sunderland is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Nottingham to Sunderland is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Sunderland is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Sunderland:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Sunderland, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Sunderland:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Sunderland often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sunderland and these popular destinations at a great price.
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