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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr156 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr156, while a train costs an average of kr260.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr156 Average price Cheapest | kr260 Average price | kr299 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Sunderland:
A bus is kr319 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Sunderland costing on average kr475.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around kr156 compared to roughly kr299 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr142. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 17m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Sunderland
How to get from Sheffield to Sunderland by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX131 · NX17210:25 PM5h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)3:55 AMSunderland, Interchangekr1451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX131 · NX17210:25 PM5h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)3:55 AMSunderland, Interchangekr1451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W84669+
TW01930011:09 AM2h38Sheffield station (SHF)1:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)kr4741One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G80206+
C31954+TW0218008:57 AM2h50Sheffield station (SHF)11:47 AMSunderland station (SUN)kr3451One-way2 transfers - G80212+W84663+TW00140010:08 AM2h39Sheffield station (SHF)12:47 PMSunderland station (SUN)kr3901One-way2 transfers
G01063+P2871211:21 AM2h46Sheffield station (SHF)2:07 PMSunderland station (SUN)kr8721One-way1 transfer
- NX467 · NX1724:55 AM5h45Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:40 AMSunderland, Interchangekr1471One-way1 transfer
- NX131 · NX4268:20 AM5h20Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1:40 PMSunderland, Interchangekr1861One-way1 transfer
- NX131 · NX1332:05 PM4h20Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)6:25 PMSunderland, Interchangekr2001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Sunderland:
A bus is kr104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Sunderland costing on average kr260.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Sunderland as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Sunderland by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Sunderland by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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