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Compare bus, train, and flight for Plymouth to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Sunderland:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $667 (€546) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $728 (€596).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:59 PM14h16Plymouth2:15 PMSunderland$511One-way0 transfers
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11:59 PM14h16Plymouth2:15 PMSunderland$511One-way0 transfers
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11:59 PM14h16Plymouth2:15 PMSunderland$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Sunderland:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $667 (€546) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $728 (€596).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Sunderland by train.
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