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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 €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. 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 €26, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Sheffield to Sunderland
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Sunderland, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Sunderland:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Sunderland costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 3h 4m 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.
4:40 AM 6h40 Sheffield 11:20 AM Sunderland €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:40 AM 6h40 Sheffield 11:20 AM Sunderland €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:45 PM 4h00 Sheffield 8:45 PM Sunderland €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:25 PM 5h15 Sheffield 3:40 AM Sunderland €21 1 One-way 0 transfers9:25 PM 5h30 Sheffield 2:55 AM Sunderland €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Sunderland:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Sunderland costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Sunderland take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains to go to Sunderland by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sunderland by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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