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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Sunderland is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Sunderland:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Sunderland costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Sunderland as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Sunderland station (SUN).
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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