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Compare bus and train for Sunderland to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Sunderland to Bradford
Compare the available ways to get from Sunderland to Bradford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bradford:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bradford costing on average $78 (€66).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $33 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 8m 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 Sunderland to Bradford
How to get from Sunderland to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 PM 2h45 Sunderland 1:50 AM Bradford $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 PM 2h45 Sunderland 1:50 AM Bradford $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:05 PM 2h45 Sunderland 1:50 AM Bradford $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:45 PM 2h45 Sunderland 2:30 AM Bradford $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Bradford:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Bradford costing on average $78 (€66).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bradford by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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