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Compare bus and train for Sunderland to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Sunderland to Birmingham 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 Sunderland to Birmingham:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Birmingham costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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