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Compare for Plymouth to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $813.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$813 Average price | $190 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration 13h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $114 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $190 (€156).
A bus is $737 (€603) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $813 (€665).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 41m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $145 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 13h 11m versus 7h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Sunderland:
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $190 (€156).
A bus is $737 (€603) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Sunderland costing on average $813 (€665).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 41m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Sunderland as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with Loganair to go to Sunderland by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Sunderland by train.
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