How to travel from Sunderland to Bradford

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Compare bus and train for Sunderland to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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Driving

$62

Average price

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$33

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $20 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bradford:

A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bradford costing on average $62 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sunderland and Bradford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sunderland to Bradford among Omio's users.

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from Sunderland to Bradford

How to get from Sunderland to Bradford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Sunderland to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    11:45 PM2h45
    Sunderland
    2:30 AMBradford
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    11:45 PM2h45
    Sunderland
    2:30 AMBradford
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:45 PM2h45
    Sunderland
    2:30 AMBradford
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Bradford

Travel to Bradford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sunderland to Bradford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sunderland and Bradford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $20 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bradford:

A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bradford costing on average $62 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

The distance from Sunderland to Bradford is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Bradford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Bradford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to Bradford:
  • Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bradford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sunderland to Bradford:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bradford and these popular destinations at a great price.
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